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September 23, 2021 Thursday Edition

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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)

CITY OF FONTANA CELEBRATES “UNITY IN COMMUNITY DAY”

America: An Abundant Land of Milk and Honey By Larry Buford

Chilin N Grilling BBQ Competition Special Guest “Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. was Guest Speaker Community News

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FONTANA, CA-Commander Victor Glover Jr. is a U.S Navy aviator and astronaut assigned to NASA. On September 18, 2021, he attended Fontana’s Unity in the Community Day as Guest

Speaker. He attended the BBQ competition at the Fontana Parks Sport’s Pavilion and a special press briefing at the Jessie Turner Center next to the Sports Pavilion.

Commander Glover was born

in Pomona, graduated from Ontario High and received his bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly Pomona. In 2013 he was selected to be an astronaut. Most recently he piloted the SpaceX Dragon as a member of the four-person Resilience Crew-1 astronauts.

They spent 167 days in space on the International Space Station and returned to Earth, splashing down in the Atlantic in the early morning hours of May 2, 2021.

Prior to that, his most recent

flight to space as a Flight Engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 64.

Ellen Turner, president of the Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana worked with Chris Macias, president of the Fontana POA, and the city of Fontana, Program Coordinator Deborah HallLindsey. The Mayor of Fontana Acquanetta Warren was in attendance to greet the attendee’s.

Mr. and Miss Cardinal City Combined Pageant to Take the Stage with COVID Safety Measures Community/ Education News

San Bernardino High School students and community members gather around the 2019–2020 Miss Cardinal City pageant queen. (This image was taken preCOVID.) (Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

When the 2021 Mr. and Miss Cardinal City contestants take the stage on Saturday, September 25, it will be to a much smaller audience than in the past, one without friends and classmates, but it’s

all in the name of COVID safety.

With 3 Mr. Cardinal City contestants and 14 Miss Cardinal City contestants, as well as pageant hosts and judges, Sturges Center for the Fine Arts will

already be host to a number of people. Normally, the audience would also be filled to the brim with the contestants’ friends, classmates, teammates, teachers, and family, but not this year.

“We’re limiting the audience to just the contestants’ immediate families this year. And the audience is being grouped and assigned seats by household, with empty seats between groups,” said Eric Vetere, the safety & emergency manager for the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). “This is due to our community’s COVID case rates and doing our part to slow the spread. And, of course, everyone in the audience will be required to wear a face covering, even if they are vaccinated.”

The Cardinal City Pageants are popular events for San Bernardino High School (SBHS), the home of the cardinals. In previous years, when the events were held separately, it was usually to a packed house. Missed pageants

in 2020 and early 2021 because of COVID lockdowns resulted in the combined pageant on September 25, which should have meant even bigger crowds than usual.

“Of course we would like to accommodate everyone who wants to attend. We know that the pageants are a matter of school pride for students and a lot of fun for the contestants’ friends and family, but health and safety has to come first,” pageant director and bilingual school outreach worker Jaime Rios said. “I’m just glad we are able to hold the pageants at all because I know it will be a big boost to the morale and mental health of our SBHS cardinals, even if they can’t all be there in person.

And at least the contestants will have their close family members there to cheer them on.”

The Cardinal City pageant contestants take the stage at 6 p.m. on September 25 at Sturges Center for the Fine Arts. This event is not open to the general public.

*Where there is a land rich in minerals and natural resources, there exists the elements and components for both livestock, and a bee-inclusive eco-system to flourish. Water and vegetation are essential to us and almost all living species (with some exceptions) and with that comes breeding and pollination for procreation – the result from which flows milk and honey.

Milk and honey also symbolize luxury items. According to Etan Levine – Chairman of the Department of Biblical Studies at the University of Haifa in Israel – “Honey is described as being both pleasurable and healthful and is used to symbolize such diverse pleasures as wisdom, the Lord’s commands, and (along with milk) sexuality…[for the sinner] the denial of milk and honey, is a denial of pleasure.”

America is a great land of opportunity, but we tend to take things way over the top and much too much for granted! Giving more praise to the created than the Creator is called idolatry – no matter what it is or who it is!

God has richly blessed America with abundance, and many fortunes have been made in our capitalist nation. Like playing the game of Monopoly, we are

obsessed with gain as were the titans of the industrial age like the Vanderbilt’s, the Carnegie’s and the Rockefeller’s. Even after attaining phenomenal success and amassing great fortunes, they were still insatiably driven by envy and greed.

The call today that the wealthy should pay their fair share of taxes is viewed by a certain segment of our population as a call for socialism, which they predict will lead to communism.

They base their position on European regimes of the past like Adolph Hitler’s German Reich. Social welfare within a democracy with functioning checks and balances could make for a healthy and balanced economy, but greed, immorality, corruption and nationalism have many walking in fear and darkness. They refuse to see that God may be doing a new thing such as the world has never seen.

Leviticus 23:22 reads, “’When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you.

I am the LORD your God.’” What a great welfare system! continued on page 6

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COMMUNITY/EDUCATION/ADVERTISING

SBCUSD Continues Working To Keep Schools Open For Teaching And Learning Community/Education News

The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) remains committed to slowing the spread of COVID-19 so schools can stay open for inperson teaching and learning.

“Not only do we want to provide in-person learning opportunities, in fact, we must,” said Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer Ginger Ontiveros. “The State of California does not permit schools to offer distance learning as their primary means of education this year. Therefore, our focus is on making sure students are as safe as possible in our classrooms.”

SBCUSD has learned a great deal about COVID-19 over the past year, working closely with both the California Department of Public Health and the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health to prepare for re-opening.

“One month into school, and we have continued to learn and tighten our protocols both for

safety and communication,” Ontiveros said. “All schools statewide are grappling with the challenges of operating in this unprecedented environment, and many are reaching out to learn from us. Most of what we planned has worked well, and we appreciate the partnership we have with parents and staff, whose input continues to help make us a model for best practices.”

At its most recent meeting on September 7, the Board of Education received an update from District staff on the multiple layers of protection and notification that SBCUSD is using to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Safety measures include: daily health assessments for st udent s a nd st af f mandatory face covering for all while indoors and regular handwashing

SBCUSD Continues Working To Keep Schools Open For Teaching And Learning...continued

Dollar Tree & Family Dollar To Host September 23 Hiring Event At All 26 U.S. Distribution Centers...continued

regular sanitation for schools and administrative offices H E PA air f ilters in ever y classroom f r e e, c o nve n ie nt o n campus COVID-19 testing for st udent s a nd st af f a medically trained and supervised COVID-19 liaison at each school for quick evaluation and contact tracing SBCUSD also shared its notification protocol with parents, including the three types of letters parents may receive about a COVID-19 case in schools. Most families who receive a letter will just be informed about a case that was present at school with no direct exposure for their child. Students should continue to attend school as the COVID-19 case they are notified about and anyone who was identified as having been exposed as a close contact have already been quarantined. SBCUSD systems move quickly to contain infections

including tuition reimbursement for full-time associates. We are focused on our associates’ safety, as well as ongoing training and development, and we have numerous opportunities for career growth within the organization.”

There are a broad range of openings and schedules to fit candidates’ needs and availability.

Positions include management, as well as full- and part-time order fillers, equipment operators, maintenance tech nicians, and warehouse associates.

In addition to competitive pay, most hourly-paid distribution center associates, hired between June 27, 2021 and the end of October 2021, will be eligible for a sign-on bonus and can also begin earning incentive pay where applicable.

The hiring event will occur at each of the Company’s 26 U.S. distribution centers on Thursday, September 23, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. Candidates will meet members from human resources and operations for onthe-spot interviews and sameday offers. For more details or to apply ahead of the event, visit www.DollarTree.com/careerslogistics and www.FamilyDollar. c om /c a r e e r s -log i s t ic s.

Come grow with Dollar Tree, recently named one of Morning Consult’s “Most Trusted Retail & E-Commerce Brands” in the U.S. Due to the Company’s continued growth, there are ample employment opportunities across North America. Applicants can view a full list of management-level and hourly-paid positions by visiting www.DollarTree.com/careers and www.FamilyDollar.com/careers.

In 2020, the Company

and keep students and staff safe.

In addition, to promote transparency and accountability, the District began publishing an online COVID-19 dashboard, available at www.sbcusd. com/covid19dashboard. This digital tool is updated daily with confirmed data on active cases in each of the District’s schools. The numbers on the dashboard may not be the same as the number of letters families receive because the dashboard numbers ref lect completed investigations that could prove previously suspected cases were actually negative for COVID-19.

District officials recently held a virtual town hall meeting on September 9 to give families, employees, and other stakeholders an opportunity to receive information about school operations. A video of the town hall is available on the SBCUSD YouTube channel.

Dollar Tree & Family Dollar To Host September 23 Hiring Event At All 26 U.S. Distribution Centers Community /Education News

CHESA PEA K E, Va. – September 20, 2021 – Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) is hosting an in-person1 hiring event on Thursday, September 23, at each of its 26 U.S. distribution centers. The Company offers its warehouse associates flexible schedules, competitive pay, an attractive benefits package, and now a $1,000 sign-on bonus2.

“We are seeking hardworking and dependable men and women

for immediate opportunities on our warehouse team in a fastpaced, automated distribution network servicing Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores across the country,” stated Michael Lech, Chief Logistics Officer. “Along with flexible work schedules and competitive pay, our Company provides one of the best warehouse benefits packages in the industry, continued in next 2 columns

introduced DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that empowers all associates to instantly receive their earnings in between traditional paydays. The program makes any day a day to get paid.

To fur ther suppor t its commitment to providing all associates with career development and educational opportunities, the Company recently launched ValuED, its education assistance program. This new program provides associates with financial support and offers a wide range of development opportunities to promote upward mobility within the organization. Full-time associates are eligible for tuition discounts and reimbursement a l lowa nce s for c ol lege degrees and GED programs, as well as language courses.

1The Company is following the latest guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as local and state ordinances. Candidates are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering to the event.

2The distribution center signon bonuses (less applicable taxes) will be paid after 90 days of service to qualified full- and part-time hourly-paid direct labor warehouse and maintenance associates hired between June 27, 2021 and the end of October 2021.

About Dollar Tree, Inc. Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, operated 15,865 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces as of July 31, 2021. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit www.DollarTree. com and www.FamilyDollar.com.

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STATE/GOVERNMENT/BUSINESS

Gov. Newsom Directs Nearly $138 Million to Local Fire Prevention Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

Gov. Newsom Directs Nearly $138 Million to Local Fire Prevention...continued

Achieving Financial Goals in Diverse Communities... continued

with bold solutions to protect people and the environment, and the Biden-Harris Administration is proposing transformative investments to take on this existential crisis. With their dedicated partnership, we

when you were never given the resources to learn about money management. This is especially prevalent in underserved, racially diverse communities where there has historically been a lack of financial education and resources.

According to Consumer News and Business Channel, about 54 percent of African Americans and 41 percent of Hispanics report having no credit score or a poor to fair score. Our goal is to change these percentages by providing the tools necessary to achieve financial freedom and success.

In an effort to focus our effort on communities impacted the most, we have partnered with Operation HOPE because we share a common goal: financial empowerment for African American and Hispanic consumers. Operation HOPE is the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to improving financial literacy. They are committed to educating our communities about how creating a strong credit history and responsible credit management can help protect and improve your financial health.

As the CEO of Operation HOPE, I know there are many communities in critical need of more financial education and resources, and by helping people raise their credit scores, we can shift their mindset from one of survival to thriving. And this is why we are excited to launch the HOPE Financial Wellness Index to highlight the average credit score in every state. The index will be a key asset in identifying

will continue to scale up our forest health and wildfire resilience efforts and ensure our communities recovering from wildfires have the support they need," he said.

Achieving Financial Goals in Diverse Communities By: Wil Lewis, Chief, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Experian and John Hope Bryant, CEO of Operation HOPE

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration, through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire), has directed nearly $137 million in funding to local fire prevention.

Newsom approved $123 million of that funding in April for the Fire Prevention Grant Program, while the additional $14.8 million is being repurposed from grants from Cal Fire's budget last year.

These funds have been allocated to 105 local fire prevent ion prog rams i n communities across California.

"California and the western U.S. are facing an unparalleled risk of catastrophic wildfire in this new climate reality. That's why @CAL_FIRE is directing nearly $138 million in grants to protect and build resilience in local communities," Newsom tweeted.

Last year, Newsom cut roughly $150 million from Cal Fire's budget.

According to Cal Fire, California's wildfire crisis has burned about 1,968,326 acres, damaged or destroyed 3,050 structures and caused one con f i r med fat alit y.

Newsom and others have claimed that climate change is contributing to the wildfires.

"These grants will further our work to tackle California’s forest health and wildfire crisis, funding community-based projects that build resilience to protect lives and property,” Newsom said in a statement last week.

Newsom also claimed that California is a leader on the national stage in the global fight against climate change. He made that statement last weekend when President Biden visited California to support him before the recall election Tuesday.

"California is leading the nation continued in next 2 columns

When it comes to achieving financial goals, there shouldn’t be any unknowns. However, the world of credit can be a tricky one to navigate if you don’t have a lot of experience with credit.

At Experian, we are committed to helping individuals live their best financial lives and reach their /component in driving financial inclusion and a key reason we release our annual State of Credit report each year. We want people to understand the information included in their credit report and how it impacts credit scores.

As we end the second summer since the arrival of COVID-19, our report is more important than ever to gain perspective on the financial health of the nation. And, despite

Bill Capping the Use of Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas Awaits Gov’s Signature Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

A police reform bill calling for stricter standards on how law enforcement officers across the state use rubber bullets and tear gas for crowd control has been approved by both the California Senate and Assembly.

The legislation, Assembly Bill (AB) 48 introduced by Assembly woma n Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego), is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. He has until Oct. 10 to sign or veto it.

“During the nationwide protests in 2020, many reports showed peaceful protesters and bystanders being seriously injured, even permanently m a i me d , by d a nge rou s projectiles,” said Gonzalez, who represents California’s 80th Assembly District located in southern San Diego County.

“This bill will protect Californians’ right to safely protest by establishing statewide standards that help minimize the overuse of these dangerous weapons, while directly law enforcement on how and when they can deploy projectiles in truly life-threatening situations,” she continued.

AB 48 prohibits the use of kinetic impact projectiles – i.e., rubber bullets and plastic bullets – as well as chemical agents like tear gas by any law

enforcement officer or agency “to disperse any assembly, protest, or demonstration.” It also prohibits their use solely “due to a violation of an imposed curfew, verbal threat, or non-compliance with a law enforcement directive.”

Under current law, a peace officer is allowed to use reasonable force to arrest or to prevent the escape of a suspect -- or to subdue that person if there is resistance. Existing law requires the Commission on Peace Off icer Standards and Training (POST) to provide instructional courses and training to law enforcement officers on the use of force.

POST is the state agency responsible for setting basic standards for hiring, training for police officers in all 58 counties.

In addition, AB 48 requires officers to be trained on the safe use of kinetic projectiles and chemical agents for situations where any person’s life is threatened or instances where a person faces serious risk of injury.

In these situations, according to the bill, officers would be required to employ other de-escalation techniques before using projectile weapons. Also, the officer must provide prompt medical assistance to any person injured. The bill prohibits aiming these weapons at

the head, neck, or other vital organs.

Across the country, on average, officers receive about 50 hours of firearm training during the police academy. They receive less than 10 hours of deescalation training, the Brookings Institution reported in April 2021.

The California Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA), which represents over 16,000 members employed by municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, has publicly registered disagreement with parts of AB 48.

“This bill is a near-exact replica of last year’s failed AB 66, which CPOA opposed,” said Shaun Rundle, CPOA Deputy Director.

AB 66 was also aut hor e d by G on z a le z .

CPOA is in favor of limiting the use of less-than-lethal force but has safety concerns about officers being struck by -- or targeted with – life-threatening items such as frozen water bottles, bricks, and laser pointers.

“Restricting the use of less-lethal options limits the tools that are at an officer's disposal to protect public safety,” the California State Sheriffs’ Association said in a statement opposing AB 48.

“However, by restricting when an officer may use those tools, their response to a particular situation may end up being guided by choices about practices that may be acceptable or unacceptable to some instead of what measure is most appropriate in the context of the event,” the statement continued.

Last year, Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus, introduced another continued on page 7

a challenging year and a half, new data shows consumers are managing credit well with the average credit score climbing seven points to 695 – the highest it has been in more than 13 years.

Though these figures are positive, as Chief, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Experian, I know there is not a single report that accurately reflects the reality of everyone’s unique financial situation.

Financial literacy and health begins with resources. It is difficult to understand what your credit score means and how it will affect your future continued in last 2 columns

communities in most need of financial education as well as developing programming that will give people from those communities the tools they need to build the future they want.

I’ve always thought that if you don’t understand money, you are chained to a system that does not care about you. That is why our focus has always been and always will be financial dignity and inclusion at Operation HOPE. We equip young people and adults with the financial tools and education to secure a better future—coaching them through their personal aspirations and life’s challenges, and facilitating their journey to financial independence.

African American and Hispanic consumers make up such an important part of our national economy and tips like the four below can assist you with achieving your financial goals that may seem out of reach: 1.

Take advantage of free resources and education. If you have limited or no experience with credit, it can be hard to know where to start. There are resources available to help. You can learn about ways to build and manage credit from Experian online, their free mobile app, or through Operation HOPE’s free workshops and one-onone counselling services.

1.

Check your credit reports and scores often. You can check your credit report with each of the continued on page 4

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LIFESTYLE/SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT/RELIGION

Opinion: How You Can Help Your Kid Readjust to In-Person Schooling Dr. Lenore Tate | Special to California Black Media Partners activities, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and/or a change in appearance (personal hygiene).

Over time, if our kids are not able to relax and de-stress, their bodies may also react with headaches, stomach aches, rapid heart rates, and an overall feeling of unwellness.

So, what can you as a parent do to help your child? Here are some recommendations.

Our children are our most precious resource. They hold in their hands the future of our community, our state, and our nation. Likewise, we must hold them, too, under our protective guidance as we shape them into responsible and caring adults.

Now, that most of our students have returned to school after an unusual, unpredictable and challenging 18 months due to COVID-19, many of our children are experiencing emotional upheavals due to – or exacerbated by -- the pandemic. It is going to take some work to get children used to the stability, structure and predictability after more than a year of remote learning, disrupted schedules, isolation, little-to-no contact with peers and missed milestones.

Some of our children and their families have experienced food insecurity, income losses, illness and death due to COVID or related traumas. These factors and many more have contributed to rising rates of depression, anxiety, hopelessness, decreased motivation, irritability, and an overall loss of learning.

As the school year begins, it is

important to remember that each child is unique, and each one will experience their transition back to school differently. According to the American Psychological Association (2021), 81 % of Gen Z teens (those between the ages of 13-17) have experienced intense stress associated with academic learning due to the COVID-19 crisis. Rates of depression and anxiety in African American youth have increased also. Rates of suicidal ideation are climbing among Black youth as well but remains highest among LGBTQ+ youth across racial categories.

Moreover, in September 2020, over half of 11-17-year-olds reported having thoughts of suicide or self-harm.

Children experience stress differently than adults. Usually, stress resolves itself within weeks for most youth. For others, though, the stress may turn into anxiety and influence the child’s thoughts and behavior. Here are some things to look for: changes in mood (irritability, hopelessness, frequent conflicts), changes in behavior (little time with friends, increase in video chatting or texting), loss of interest in previously enjoyed

Achieving Financial Goals in Diverse Communities ...continued from page 3 three credit bureaus for free once by visiting AnnualCreditReport. com. You can also get a copy of your Experian credit report and FICO score for free on Experian’s website or mobile app.

2.

Keep your utilization rate low. Nothing will damage your credit scores faster or more than missed payments and high balances. Your total credit card balances should not be more than 30 percent of your total credit card limits, and you don’t want any one card to have a balance of more than 30 percent of the limit on that one card. Keep in mind 30 percent is not a goal or a target. If possible, paying your balances off in full

and on time each month is the best way to protect your credit scores.

3. Use free tools like Experian Boost. You can potentially increase your credit score instantly by getting credit for paying your telecom, utility and streaming service bills on time with Experian Boost.

Visit www.experian.com to learn more about the State of Credit report, your credit score and how Experian can help, and www.operationhope.org. for more information on the free workshops and to review the HOPE Financial Wellness Index.

theServiceStation Highlights New Statewide Online Benefits System Coming Soon

1. Get organized and plan for the school day.

2. Talk with your student about any concerns that they may have returning to school. Even if school has started, ask and listen to how the school days have progressed.

3. Try reaching out to another parent if your child is having difficulty making new friends.

Plan a playdate or hangout time.

4. Have a consistent and reliable schedule for waking up, going to bed, and for meals.

5. Talk to your child about what they have to look forward to whether it’s the next school day or the end of the week.

6. Listen to your students concerns and do not dismiss what you hear. Try to validate their experiences whether you can relate to them or not.

7. Please follow CDC guidelines as well as your school district’s policies for staying safe in order to decrease the spread of COVID

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Finally, we all must recognize the additional pressure placed on many of our students during the Black Lives Matter movement. We must continue to actively advocate, support, empathize and listen to our children as they develop tools needed to face the challenges of life today. Remember to keep the lines of communication open and reach out to a trusted expert such as your pediatrician or family care doctor.

Some licensed psychologists, including myself, offer screenings for depression, an xiet y, hopelessness, stress, etc. as well as treatment with effective tools and strategies for success are available.

About the Author Lenore A. Tate, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Sacramento, California. She has previously worked as Principal Consultant to the California Assembly and Senate Health Committees as well as the Senate Office of Research.

Dr. Tate has also served as a university professor in Texas, Arizona and California. She specializes in neuropsychology, geriatrics and behavioral health.

For further information, see www.Lenoretate.com. Call her at 916-947-8070 or email at: DRTATE20@gmail.com.

theServiceStation Highlights New Statewide Online Benefits System Coming Soon...continued Miranda shared his comments on “ t he Se r v ic e St at ion ,” a podcast from Riverside County’s Department of Public Social Services. In English and Spanish podcasts, Miranda answers questions, discusses upgrades and lets customers know how to prepare now for

the transition that’s coming soon.

Fi nd episodes of “theServiceStation’” or “la Estación de Servicio” on major platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.

Access episodes on Buzzsprout and at RivCoDPSS.org.

“Danger! Danger! Danger!”

By: Lou Yeboah

Lifestyle News health coverage benefits on the outdated system, and officials praise the upcoming changes.

“The BenefitsCal website is easy to navigate. Customers will find they can get information to their caseworkers faster and more efficiently,” said Ricardo Miranda, regional manager over the new California Statewide Automated Welfare System called CalSAWS, which includes counties from across Southern California and links to a statewide platform.

“This change is historic for both customers and county workers.”

8. Practice meditation. Just being still and quiet for three minutes will help to protect ourselves from stress, anxiety and depression upon waking up, at dinner or before bed.

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Podcast showcases BenefitsCal and how 250,000 Riverside County households manage services

RIVERSIDE COU NTY, Calif.— In the latest podcast episode of theServiceStation, listeners can tune in to hear from Riverside County experts about a new online platform that will streamline and improve their access to statewide benefits such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh and CalWORKs. Officials are pulling the plug on the old online benefits system known as C4Yourself and replacing it on September 27 with a new platform called BenefitsCal. More than 250,000 Riverside County households currently manage their food, housing, and

and its variants.

Lou Yeboah Awake from your slumber!

“The end of all things is near.

The night is nearly over; the day is almost here” [Romans 13:12]. The final judgments of God are soon to fall. Awake from your slumber!

“The Lord is at hand” [Philippians 4:5; James 5:8]. For, “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon…” [Revelation 22:20]. Danger! Danger! Danger!

Awake from your slumber.

Oh, how I pray that more people would wake up to the time we are living in. The writing is on

the wall. The winds of change are blowing all around us and fearful things are just over the horizon. Run to the place of refuge, [Jesus Christ] because, we are standing on the threshold of great and solemn events. The prophecy of [Daniel 2] alone shows we are in the 'time of the end', and all the other evidence proves we are in the very end times. Prophecies are fulfilling.

Wars, nation rising against nation, famine, pestilence, earthquakes, persecution, iniquity abounding, love waxing cold, the sea and the waves roaring [Matthew 24; Luke 21:25-26] all of these things are happening right now in the world. And what did Jesus say in [Matthew 24]? When ye shall see ALL these things, know that continued in next 2 columns

“Danger! Danger! Danger!”...continued it is near, even at the doors.”

Hear the word of the Lord...

This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Listen!

I am going to bring a disaster on this place that will make the ears of everyone who hears of it tingle. For they have forsaken me and made this a place of foreign gods; they have burned incense in it to gods that neither they nor their ancestors nor the kings of Judah ever knew, and they have filled this place with the blood of the innocent. They have built the high places of Baal to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal—something I did not command or mention, nor did it enter my mind. So beware, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when people will no longer call this place Topheth or the Valley of Ben Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter. I will make void the counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place, and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies and by the hand of those who seek their life; and I will give over their carcasses as food for the birds of the sky and the beasts of the earth. I will devastate this city and make it an object of horror and scorn; all who pass by will be appalled and will scoff because of all its wounds.

I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and

they will eat one another’s flesh because their enemies will press the siege so hard against them to destroy them. [Jeremiah 19:3–9] For in My Jealousy and in the fire of My wrath have I spoken, surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land of Israel; so that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains, shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground. [Ezekiel 38:19-20; Isaiah 24:1-6; Luke 21:26]. Danger!

Danger! Danger! Awake from your slumber! The Lord is at hand!

“They have chosen their own ways, and their souls delight in their abominations; so, I [God] also will choose harsh treatment for them and bring upon them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered, when I spoke, no one listened. They did evil in My sight and chose what displeases Me” (Isaiah 66:3-4).

Because they rejected Him, they were condemned by God. Their nation was destroyed. Their souls were sentenced to Hell.

There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. [Proverbs 16:25].

Witness For Justice#1065

Investing in Education Sekinah Hamlin Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 1 John 3:18 (NRSV)

Like many, our family had high school graduates to celebrate this year. One was my nephew, Jacobi.

He did well in high school and has chosen psychology for his career. He had visited colleges, and we all knew he wanted to go to his parents and grandmother’s (my mom) alma mater WinstonSalem State University (WSSU), one of the great historically Black universities of our country. However, he made the decision to matriculate at our hometown community college and then transfer to WSSU. It was a different decision than his parents or aunt or uncle made. Yet it was a sound, smart decision.

Education. We all need it. Many of us believe we should be lifelong learners. Our economy depends on workers who are educated, skilled laborers able to produce the goods and services needed to keep the economy thriving. The history of free public education is tied to the ability to educate our workforce. Yet, as types of jobs shifted, economies of states and regions diversified and, in some cases, shifted entirely; there was a need for advancement in skills and abilities of workers.

Educat ion is work force development. Now, there are few jobs that only require a high school diploma. Our economies have diversified and grown and so have the skill levels to take part in the economy as a worker.

However, wages and the cost of higher education have not kept up with economic diversification.

Well, it has not kept up to help workers and their families.

Education is an investment. We invest in ourselves so that we can have the skills needed to support our families. The cost of higher

education and professional training is a societal and government investment in workers and their families. Workers are doing their part of getting skilled, but our society and government continue to make it, at best, cost prohibitive and, at worst, a debt trap that can literally follow us to our graves.

Student loan debt is crushing individuals and families and increasing the wealth gap. Black women in particular carry a higher percentage of student loan debt, which worsens the racial wealth gap in this country. Unfortunately, wages for some jobs have stagnated so much that workers in certain fields will never be able to pay back their loans given our current student loan financing structure.

A lot of these jobs are in areas of public service. Thank God for the public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) program! Well, at least we are thankful for the “concept” of public service loan forgiveness.

In theory, PSLF is great; in practice it is not. Of those qualified who submitted applications for PSLF in the last roughly 18 months, only 2 percent were granted loan forgiveness. This is unacceptable.

Now, clergy and religious workers are eligible for PSLF, yet this horrific approval rate can be a deteriorate to the process. We can do something about this right now. Raise your voice through our UCC Action Alert and tell the U.S. Department of Education that we must fix this system.

We just celebrated workers on Labor Day. Let’s honor their investment by doing our part as a society. Together we can end the student loan debt trap.

Sekinah Hamlin is the Minister for Economic Justice for the United Church of Christ.

Thursday, September 23, 2021

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LEGALS/CLASSIFIEDS/NEWS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210009381 Date Filed: 09/15/2021 Filing Expires On: 09/15/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): KROWND CONSTRUCTION County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16039 KNOLL VIEW CIR VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: SAMUEL PASILLAS 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: 16039 KNOLL VIEW CIR VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Samuel Pasillas, 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 September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008785 Date Filed: 08/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): THE DEAL CHICK County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5141 SALISBURY WAY ONTARIO, CA 91762 Name of Individual Registrant: NATALIE N. HORNE 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: 5141 SALISBURY WAY ONTARIO, CA 91762 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 01, 2021 Natalie N. Horne, 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 September 2, 9, 16, 23 , 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008786 Date Filed: 08/24/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/24/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): STORAMERICA VICTORVILLE LOCUST #2 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12185 LOCUST AVENUE VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Mailing Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: COLTON HOLDINGS LLC State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 200505610049 Residence Street Address: 2042 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92612 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 31, 2016 John Minar, Manager, 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 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008459 Date Filed: 08/13/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/13/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ROMERO LANDSCAPING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 523 SAN JACINTO ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Mailing Address: 11455 PARAMOUNT BOULEVARD, SUITE A DOWNEY, CA 90241-0000 Name of Individual Registrant: JOSE J. ROMERO CHAVEZ 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: 523 SAN JACINTO ST. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Jose J. Chavez Romero, 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 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008953 Date Filed: 08/27/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/27/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. DANCE AMO LA VITA INC. 2. ARTHUR MURRAY 3.

ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO 4. AM 5. A M MONTCLAIR County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 8660 CENTRAL AVE. SUITE A MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 Mailing Address: 31801 GARLINGTON ST. MENIFEE, CA 92584 Number of Employees: 4 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: DANCE AMO LA VITA INC. State of Inc./Org./ Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.:C4650620 Residence Street Address: 31801 GARLINGTON ST. MENIFEE, CA 92584 This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 10, 2021 Octavio Morales, CEO, 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 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008710 Date Filed: 08/20/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/20/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): COCOMAC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 9850 19TH STREET #108 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 Name of Individual Registrant: COREY MCELROY 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: 9850 19TH STREET #108 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91737 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Corey McElroy, 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 September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008962 Date Filed: 08/30/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/30/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): NTE CONSULTING County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 16636 NISQUALLI ROAD VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 Name of Individual Registrant: NATASHA T. LOWERY-EDWARDS 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: 16636 NISQUALLI ROAD VICTORVILLE, CA 92395 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 15, 2021 Natasha T. Lowery-Edwards, 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 September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210009044 Date Filed: 09/01/2021 Filing Expires On: 09/01/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): SAPPHIRE WAX STUDIO County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5041 N. VARSITY AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 Name of Individual Registrant: LORI A. PAEZ 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: 5041 N. VARSITY AVE. SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92407 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Lori A. Paez, 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 September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008764 Date Filed: 08/23/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): BOSCO INTERPRETING SERVICES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 5604 BERTINI WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 Name of Individual Registrant: BOSCO A. BOKSH 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: 5604 BERTINI WAY FONTANA, CA 92336 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 11, 2021 Bosco A. Boksh, 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 September 2, 9, 16, 23 , 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008049 Date Filed: 08/04/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/04/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): LJ & A LOGISTICS LLC County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 12229 CHACOMA WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: LJ & A LOGISTICS LLC State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 202120910067 Residence Street Address: 12229 CHACOMA WAY VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: A Limited Liability Company Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jun 08, 2021 Jennifer S. Diaz, Owner/Manager, 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 August 26, September 2, 9, 16, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008618 Date Filed: 08/19/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/19/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): ARIANA’S RUNWAY SHAPEWEAR County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business:14400 BEAR VALLEY RD. STE. 313 VICTORVILLE, CA 92301 Mailing Address: 11255 CACTUS RD. ADELANTO, CA 92301 Number of Employees: 0 Name of Individual Registrant: ARIANA G. ROJO 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: 11255 CACTUS RD. ADELANTO, CA 92301 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jul 01, 2021 Ariana G. Rojo, 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 September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210008941 Date Filed: 08/27/2021 Filing Expires On: 08/27/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): 1. STYLES OF GALORE 2. YOU’RE CREATED TO INSPIRE MINISTRIES County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 14779 SENECA RD., #290 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 Name of Individual Registrant: NAKENDRA L. HARRIS 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: 14779 SENECA RD., #290 VICTORVILLE, CA 92392 This business is/was conducted by: An Individual Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Nakendra L. Harris, CEO, 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 September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 20210009429 Date Filed: 09/16/2021 Filing Expires On: 09/16/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.): HOLLYWOODLAND FILM SOCIETY & ARCHIVE County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 216 E. REDLANDS BLVD. REDLANDS, CA 92373 Name of Individual Registrant: Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./ Reg.: HOLLYWOODLAND FILM SOCIETY & ARCHIVE CORP State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: C4653779 Residence Street Address: 216 E. REDLANDS BLVD. REDLANDS, CA 92373 Name of Individual Registrant: Residence Street Address: This business is/was conducted by: A Corporation Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Louis D. Bernal, CEO, 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 September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2117741 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. MARTIN S. GARCIA Proposed name: to: MARTIN SANDOVAL GARCIA 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: 10/01/21 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 Superior Court 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 Date: August 20, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVBA 2100285 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MATAUTU HURRELL-BROWN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. TUITAITAGA MATAUTU SINIVA HURRELL LAUFALETAUA Proposed name: to: TUTAITAGA MATAUTU HURRELL 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: Oct 04, 2021 Time 1:30 p.m. Dept.: B2 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO 235 East Mountain View Street Barstow, CA 92311 Barstow Branch 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: 8/16/2021 Carne Halgrimson Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 16, correction 23, 30, October 7, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVMB 2100142 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: YURELI LOPEZ & ISMAEL MEDINA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. JUNIOR OBED MEDINA LOPEZ Proposed name: to: ISMAEL OBED MEDINA LOPEZ 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: 10/22/21 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.:M4 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO Joshua Tree Courthouse 6527 White Feather Rd. Joshua Tree, CA 92252 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: Sep 03, 2021 John W. Burdick Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2120116 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: KIMBERLY ZUNIGA and IVAN SANDOVAL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. DAL-EYZA SANDOVAL Proposed name: to: DALEYZA LYVETTE ZUNIGA 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: 10/12/21 Time 9:00 a.m. Dept.: S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 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: August 10, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 2, 9,16, 23, 2021.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CIVSB 2123615 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: RACHEL ANN LIE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a RACHEL ANN LIE Proposed name: to: RACHEL ANN KWAN 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: 10/14/2021 Time 9:00 a.m.

Dept.:S17 The address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210 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: Sep 07, 2021 Lynn M. Poncin Judge Of The Superior Court Published in the San Bernardino American Newspaper September 16, 23, 30,October 7, 2021.

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

DELOACH

A Petition For Probate has been filed by: TATE S. DELOACH in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition For Probate requests that: TATE S. DELOACH 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: 09/22/21 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept: S36P Superior Court Of California, /county Of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street, Second Floor San Bernardino, CA 92415-0212 Probate Division 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.

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CITY OF CANYON LAKE NOTICE INVITING SEALED BID PROPOSALS for ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 31540-42 RAILROAD CANYON ROAD – BID NO. 2021-03 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Canyon Lake invites proposals for the above stated services and will receive such BIDs in the City Hall Office of the City of Canyon Lake, 31516 Railroad Canyon Road, Canyon Lake, CA 92587 up to the hour of 2:00 P.M. on OCTOBER 25, 2021, at which time they will be opened and read aloud.

The City of Canyon Lake is seeking a qualified firm to provide complete architectural design and construction services for the improvements and renovations of the commercial buildings exterior walkway in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including but not limited to ramp slope, as well as the installation of ADA compliant entry doorways and the implementation of ADA specific requirements for the building’s restrooms.

FEDERAL FUNDING: This project is being financed with Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (24 CFR Part 570) and subject to certain requirements including: compliance with Section 3 (24 CFR Part 135) Economic Opportunities requirements; payment of Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wages; Federal Labor Standards Provisions (HUD 4010); Executive Order #11246; and others. Information pertaining to the Federal requirements is on file with the County of Riverside Department of Housing Homelessness Prevention & Workforce Solutions (HHPWS).

PREVAILING WAGES: The Federal minimum wage rate requirements, as predetermined by the Secretary of Labor, are set forth in the books issued for bidding purposes, referred to herein as Project Bid Documents (Special Federal Provisions), and in copies of this book which may be examined at the office described above where the project plans, special provisions, and proposal forms may be seen. Addenda to modify the minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued to holders of the Project Bid Documents.

OBTAINING REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: Bid documents and specifications are available online at www. canyonlakeca.gov/bidsrfpsrfqs, or by request to Ana Sauseda, City Clerk, at asauseda@canyonlakeca.gov.

Bids must be prepared in conformance with the instructions and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside “SEALED BID PROPOSAL NO.2021-03: ADA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - 31540-42 RAILROAD CANYON ROAD.” Mail proposals to: City of Canyon Lake Attn: City Clerk’s Office 31516 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Published in The San Bernardino American Newspaper September 23, 2021.

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San Bernardino Children and Family Services Repeatedly Placed Foster Children in Home of Known Abuser Gail Fry | Contributor According to court documents obtained by The San Bernardino American News, on July 15, a federal jury handed down a judgment of $2,503,093 against the San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services finding that its former employee, Plaintiff Eric Bahra, reported a systemic failure that resulted in children repeatedly placed in the home of a known abuser, that it was reasonable to believe laws were violated, that his disclosure contributed to his termination, that the Department of Children and Family Services failed to prove his termination was legitimate and he was harmed.

Plaintiff Eric Bahra, a former social worker at San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), filed his complaint under the California Whistleblower Protection Act after he was systematically discredited, placed on leave and terminated after he warned the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as well as Children and Family Services, of a “systemic failure” that resulted in 59 foster children being placed in the home of a known abuser.

In August of 2016, Attorneys, Valerie Ross, Charles A. Bonner, and A. Cabral Bonner joined in filing a complaint on behalf of Eric Bahra in the United States District Court (USDC) claiming Defendants, the County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County Department of Children and Family Services, and its employees Kristine Burgamy and Nickola Hackett, violated Bahra’s f irst amendment rights, retaliated, terminated him wrongfully, violated his privacy, and defamed him.

Bahra, a former DCFS social worker, alleges in June of 2013, he was assigned to a joint investigation

by DCFS and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBCSD) in response to a complaint alleging foster parent, Leonardo Rodriguez had sexually abused several foster children.

Bahra alleges SBCSD Detective Michelle Brand requested he investigate to determine how many foster children were involved, and in doing so discovered inaccurate data in the DCFS welfare system’s computer database that resulted in children being repeatedly placed into the home of a known abuser. In an interview with The San Bernardino American News Bahra’s attorney Charles Bonner

Photo credit: Shutterstock alleged this led to a total of 59 foster children being placed by DCFS into the home of Leonardo Rodriguez, despite the fact that his license had been revoked.

Bahra alleges in his complaint that he provided a list of the potentially abused children to SBCSD Detective Michelle Brand and as a result was accused by DCFS of breaching confidentiality. According to his attorney Charles Bonner by law DCFS is to report abuse to law enforcement, however, in this case, DCFS demanded SBCSD return the list claiming it was obtained improperly.

When Bahra informed his immediate supervisors, Burgamy and Hackett, of his findings and that SBCSD had not been advised.

Burgamy and Hackett visibly relieved then ordered Bahra to halt his investigation, hand over his investigative documents and destroy his digital documents.

Bahra alleges when he came in the next day, he found Burgamy and Hackett going through his desk.

On July 11, 2013, Bahra says he was assigned to a complaint reporting a dead, nine-monthold infant in the custody of his parents and arrived at the home accompanied by DCFS Social Worker, Melissa Pena.

After examining the other children in the home doctors confirmed what appeared to be ligature marks, lacerations, bruises, and burn marks. Bahra sought immediate removal of the surviving four siblings, all toddlers, from their parents.

DCFS Social Worker Mary Anne

Whitehall supported Bahra’s conclusion and recommendation.

Ba h r a a l lege d D C FS subsequently removed Whitehall from the investigation and directed her not to discuss the matter.

Burgamy and County Counsel Beth Steigerwalt testified to the Dependency Court that Bahra lied in his investigation report, the case should be sealed and the case retried. DCFS recommended the court return to their parents.

Whitehall resigned after DCFS placed her on administrative leave.

Bahra, Pena and Whitehall filed a document with the Dependency Court in support of the Bahra’s allegations of child abuse by the parents and arguing that DCFS’ claims that Bahra lied were false.

Bahra alleges the Defendants then filed 12 misconduct charges against him, he was placed on paid administrative leave, and then terminated on August 18, 2015.

The Defendants filed several challenges to Bahra’s complaint, the first was a motion to dismiss on the pleadings, challenging whether Bahra had sufficiently argued his causes of action for violation of his first amendment rights, retaliation, wrongful termination, violation of privacy and defamation.

In a Jan 26, 2018 Order, USDC Judge Jesus Bernal found in favor of most of the Defendant’s legal arguments and provided the Plaintiff an opportunity to amend his complaint.

In an attempt to have the case dismissed, on April 10, 2018, defendants, the County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino

County Department of Children and Family Services, and its employees Kristine Burgamy and Nickola Hackett filed a Motion for Summary Judgment (MSJ).

An MSJ seeks to have the Court dismiss the case on the grounds of facts and evidence that are not in dispute and/or cannot be disputed.

In their MSJ, the Defendants claimed that Plaintiff’s claims as to retaliation were fully heard and considered in an administrative hearing before an administrative law judge who issued a ruling on the termination of his employment.

The Plaintiff argued he did not have a full and fair opportunity to fully argue his claims at the administrative hearing that the hearing officer refused to hear arguments that DCFS altered photographic evidence, thereby, it was a full and fair trial. Plaintiff argued his claims of retaliation were still viable and should be considered by the court.

On May 17, 2018, Judge Bernal granted Defendants’ MSJ concluding Bahra did have a sufficient opportunity to argue his claims for whistleblower retaliation at his administrative hearing, citing 14 days of hearings, 27 witnesses, and 2,405 pages of testimony and Bahra did not seek review of the Order of Dismissal.

As to the altered photographs, Judge Bernal confirmed the hearing officer’s conclusion that the photograph did not exist based on the “exhaustive forensic search of the computer and cell phones.”

Bahra filed his appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

On December 30, 2019, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Plaintiff as to his claims for whistleblower retaliation while ruling against the Plaintiff as to his claims of retaliation for exercising his right to free speech under the First Amendment.

On March 6, 2020, the Defendants asked the court to reconsider its Motion for Summary Judgement as to Bahra’s claims for retaliation against a whistleblower. On April 22, 2020, Judge Bernal denied motion.

The trial began on July 6, 2021, with the jury examining whether Bahra reported a systemic failure that resulted in children living in the home of a known abuser, whether it was reasonable for Bahra to believe laws were violated, continued on page 7

The Haiti Support Project Condemns Mass Deportation of Haitians Demands End to Brutal Treatment of Refugees County/National/Health News

September 21, 2021, New York — Today the Haiti Support Project (HSP) condemned the brutal treatment and mass deportation of Haitian migrants who have gathered at the Texas border seeking refuge from the devastation of the recent earthquake, a series of hurricanes and tropical storms and a deepening political crisis following the mysterious assassination of President Jovenel Moise two months ago.

Plagued for decades by grinding poverty, Haiti’s economy has virtually ground to a halt as a result of the natural disasters and chronic political instability. Kidnappings

and turf wars between rival gangs have also terrorized the population. Taken together, these cruel living conditions have spurred yet another exodus from Haiti by people desperate for a safe place for their families only to be further brutalized by U.S. Border Patrol Agents. “We are absolutely outraged by the images of Haitians being herded and whipped like cattle” complained Dr. Ron Daniels, Founder of HSP. “In the minds of African Americans, it conjures up traumatic images of water hoses turned on Black children in Birmingham and horses trampling protesters on the Edmund Pettis Bridge. No human

being should be brutalized like this. It must stop immediately.”

HSP is demanding an immediate halt to the mass deportation of Haitians and the granting of Temporary Protective Status.

HSP is calling on Congressman Gregory Meeks, Chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee, who has taken a particular interest in resolving the political crisis in Haiti, to mobilize the Congressional Black Caucus, Civil Rights and Human Rights leaders to support the demand for Temporary Protective Status and Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti.

In the meanwhile, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

of Boston, Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus and Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez of New York are also appealing to the Biden Administration to immediately halt deportations and take urgent action to provide massive support to assist the Haitian people in the wake of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti last month.

“The Biden Administration cannot claim it is doing everything it can to support the Haitian community while continuing to unjustly deport Haitians as the island weathers its worst political, public health and economic crises yet,” said

The Haiti Support Project Condemns Mass Deportation of Haitians Demands End to Brutal Treatment of Refugees... continued Congresswoman Pressley. “We have a moral obligation to lead with compassion. That means immediately halting the cruel and callous deportations of our Haitian neighbors and leveraging every resource available to

support those f leeing the humanitarian crisis on the island.”

For further information or to arrange interviews contact Don Rojas by using our contact form here or direct emails to info@ibw21.org

USDA and HHS Launch Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Increase Access to Child Care Services County/National/Health News WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Early Childhood Development Katie Hamm today unveiled a joint resource guide (PDF, 3.5 MB) to help people in rural and Tribal communities increase access to child care services.

“Access to quality, affordable child care and early learning opportunities is imperative for rural America. It enables parents to work, strengthens the economy and supports children’s overall development by laying the groundwork for future success in school and life,” Maxson said.

“Under the leadership of President Biden, Vice President Harris and Secretary Vilsack, USDA remains committed to helping rural and Tribal communities build back better by strengthening child care infrastructure and by meeting the increasing demand for affordable, quality child care for working families.”

Hamm added: “The first few years of life, particularly birth to five, set the foundation for development, learning, behavior and lifelong outcomes. Various studies have shown that access to high-quality early childhood education is associated with positive life outcomes. That’s why I am so excited about this guide and the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing support for early learning and child care.

It is so important that we continue to invest in early childhood infrastructure and supply building – particularly in rural and Tribal communities – where child care and early childhood development options are already limited. We are committed to working with these communities to meet the growing need for quality, affordable early childhood programs.”

The joint resource guide follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of the American

Families Plan (AFP). The guide responds to the AFP, which targets investments to support America’s children and families – helping families cover the basic expenses that so many struggle with now, including lowering health insurance premiums and continuing the American Rescue Plan’s historic reductions in child poverty.

The guide was developed in partnership by USDA Rural Development and the Office of Early Childhood Development in HHS’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF). It provides useful information to help stakeholders in rural communities – including Tribes and Tribal organizations – address the need for improved access to affordable, high-quality child care and early learning facilities through USDA and HHS funding and technical assistance resources.

Under the Biden-Harris Ad m i n ist rat ion, Ru ral Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, Tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda. gov. If you’d like to subscribe to USDA Rural Development updates, visit our GovDelivery subscriber page.

ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals and communities. ACF programs aim to empower families and individuals to increase their economic independence and productivity; encourage strong, healthy, supportive communities that have a positive impact on quality of life and the continued on page 7

America: An Abundant Land of Milk and Honey... continued from page 1 Moderation is a word we seldom hear these days. Our children are not being taught the virtue of temperance; to avoid every kind of excess. They are overexposed to social media which we now know is causing serious psychological effects. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of us to pause and ponder what things really matter. Unfortunately, there are still just as many who feel their “rights” have been encroached upon and they’re whining like brats to have their way or in an act of defiance, they’ll cut off their nose to spite their face. Who cares? We all should – that is if we want our democracy to survive.

Freedom is not free, and there is a cost for liberty. People, we cannot afford to stand by and let the voices of a few drown out the voices of the many. Yes, this is a land of milk and honey, of abundance, but in our heart of hearts, are we doing all that we can, all that we know to do to preserve it? God is watching.

Larry Buford is a Los Angelesbased contributing writer. Author of “Things Are Gettin’ Outta Hand” and “Book To The Future” (Amazon); two insightful books that speak to our moral conscience in times like these. Email: LBuford8101@hotmail.com.

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Your Top 10 Flat-Belly Foods World/Local News

Thousands of Job Opportunities Available CDPH Announces Partnership With Tyler Perry to Encourage More on Thursday at Online Job Fair Available positions can help individuals whose federal unemployment benefits expired World /Local News

The trick to a flat belly isn’t just doing the almighty ab workout, but also eating healthy. Pair these waist-whittling foods with a reduced-calorie eating plan and you’ll slim down where you want to—your belly.

Following are 10 flat belly foods that you must add to your diet: 10. Almonds The MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acid—a healthy fat!) and vitamin E in almonds work together to cut cholesterol.

Almonds are also a great source of vegetable protein and fiber.

Eating Tip: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of almonds over low-fat unsweetened yogurt and berries for an energizing morning meal.

9. Avocado Avocados, a great source of heart-healthy MUFA, contain more of the cholesterol-smashing beta-sitosterol than any other fruit.

They are one of the best flat belly foods that you shouldn’t avoid.

Eating Tip: Mash a ¼ cup Hass avocado with lime juice, salt and pepper and serve with baked chips or raw vegetables.

8. Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chocolate or, more specifically, cocoa powder made from ground, defatted cocoa beans, contains compounds that have the potential to protect against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.

Eating Tip: Melt ¼ cup of dark or semi-sweet chocolate. Drizzle over fresh strawberries for a bellyflattening dessert.

7. Flaxseed Oil Flaxseed oil is the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and helps reduce systemic inflammation, which researchers believe may lead to heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Eating Tip: Stir 1 tablespoon into a smoothie as a healthy afternoon snack.

6. Macadamia Nuts Adding nuts and seeds to your

diet can yield heart-health benefits.

Macadamia nuts also contain fiber to help with digestion.

Eating Tip: Crush 2 tablespoons macadamia nuts. Dip one 3-ounce portion of chicken breast or 4 ounce piece of fish in low-fat milk, then press nuts to adhere. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-20 minutes or until done.

5. Natural Peanut Butter You may not think of it, but a serving of peanut butter contains… the antioxidant vitamin E, bone-building magnesium, muscle-friendly potassium, and immunity-boosting vitamin B6.

Eating Tip: Toss a half-cup of whole grain noodles with 3 oz cooked shrimp, minced scallions, and ¼ cup sliced red bell pepper.

Dress with a mixture of 2 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp warm water and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

4. Olive Oil Olive oil is the best all around for cooking and salads because it contains mostly MUFA, which lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol without affecting “good” HDL cholesterol. The greener the oil, the more antioxidants, so go for extra-virgin.

Eating Tip: Basil pesto and sundried tomato paste are also good sources of olive oil.

3. Pistachios Pistachios contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids that help protect against age-related macular degeneration.

Eating Tip: Stir 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios into ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese with 2 teaspoons honey and 2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips for a sweet snack.

Eating Tip: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of toasted sunflower seeds in your salad.

1. Walnuts Like seafood and flaxseed, walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect your heart and preserve brain health.

If you’re nuts about walnuts, try this easy snack: Mix 1/2 cup (4

oz) canned pineapple into 1/2 cup cottage cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of walnuts for only 325 calories.

Eating Tip: Add a MUFA to your favorite salad by adding 2 tablespoons of roasted walnuts.

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World/Local News SAC R A M E N T O –T h e California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is celebrating its partnership with Tyler Perry to continue educating Californian families about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. This is part of the state’s "Let's Get to ImmUnity" public education campaign to educate about the COVID-19 vaccines.

As part of the partnership, CDPH will distribute over the month of September a series of videos created by Tyler Perry Studios covering various frequently asked questions people have around the vaccines’ safety and efficacy across various social media platforms.

Topics will include, “How do we know the vaccines are safe?,” “What is mRNA?,” and more.

“What I want to do is give people the facts,” said Tyler Perry.

“There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and my hope is that this content will give people the answers they need to make their own decisions based on the truth.”

Public health officials are re m i nd i ng u nva cci nat e d Californians that the COVID-19 vaccines are effective, safe,

free, and provide excellent protection from severe illness, hospitalization, and death including against the Delta variant.

“The vaccines continue to be our best tool to put an end to this deadly pandemic.” said Dr. Tomás J. Aragón, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer. “We are excited to partner with Tyler Perry to help communicate the truth to more people – the vaccines are effective, safe, and save lives.”

The "Let's Get to ImmUnity" campaign launched statewide in early February as part of Califor n ia’s broa der Vaccinate ALL 58 effort to educate, motivate, and activate Californians to get vaccinated, with a focus on multicultural and multilingual media outlets.

The campaign places additional focus on geographic areas hardest hit by the pandemic.

The Tyler Perry partnership is part of a comprehensive effort to reach California’s African American community.

For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, including to schedule an appointment, visit VaccinateALL58.com.

Bill Capping the Use of Rubber Bullets, Tear Gas Awaits Gov’s Signature...continued from page 3 police reform bill, Senate Bill (SB) 731. Although that bill did not make it to the Senate floor for a full vote, SB 731, which proposed a statewide process to disqualify bad officers and block them from being hired by other agencies, resurfaced as SB 2 last December. The updated version of the legislation passed in the Senate with a 28-9 vote last week.

It has been sent to Governor’s desk for signature or veto.

According to the State Sheriffs’ Association SB2 could be an

obstacle in hiring, recruiting, and maintaining employees.

Bradford, on the other hand, says the legislation is timely and necessary.

“We want to be intentional about what we are doing here in California when it comes to police reform,” Bradford told the Senate Judiciary Committee about SB 2 last April. That’s what this bill does. It’s intentional in what we are trying to achieve.

This is a fair measure and far better than any that exist today.”

Acclaimed STEM Educator Links Marvel’s Black Captain America To The Power Of STEM Education STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie Sees STEM as a powerful ‘Superhero Force’ Creating Quality Jobs and Careers for the Next Generation World/Local News

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all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit www.usda.gov.

for family and contributing to society. Please join us.”

The event will also include opportunities in law enforcement, and thousands of home health care positions are available through the county’s In-Home Supportive Services program.

“We have a significant and growing need for people who want to help seniors and disabled individuals live safely in their homes, especially in our desert communities. This event is a great chance for job seekers to meet prospective employers, get their questions answered and submit their applications during the event,” said Eva Krottmayer, executive director of IHSS Public Authority, which recruits and trains caregivers. About 34,000 caregivers help 40,000 county seniors and people with disabilities.

Riverside County Workforce Development partners with the Department of Public Social Services to host the job fair. Interested applicants can register at www.desertjobexpo. com. Resu mes a re not required but are encouraged.

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2. Sunflower Seeds Sunflower seeds are packed with B vitamins, which play an important role in protecting against inf lammation—and they’re an excellent source of vitamin E. Sunflower seeds are also great for curbing hunger.

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USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the BidenHarris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for

RIVERSIDE COU NTY, Calif.— With nearly one in 10 workers unemployed in Riverside County, business leaders and hospitality giants from the greater Coachella Valley will showcase thousands of jobs at an online employment expo on Thursday (Sept. 23) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Digital booths and online chat rooms at the free employment event will connect hospitality, health and government-sector employers to prospective employees. Officials say the number of available jobs will help local workers whose federal pandemic unemployment benefits expired earlier this month.

“We have 96 businesses and counting signed up for our Valley-wide Employment Expo, one of the largest job fairs in the Coachella Valley,” said Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “We know that local businesses are struggling to fill all of their openings, and many residents who lost jobs during the coronavirus pandemic are looking for opportunities for careers. Ultimately, there is dignity in work, providing

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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Dr. Calvin Mackie is the founder of STEM Global Action (SGA), a campaign and network of affiliates that bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to children and teenagers in New Orleans, and other parts of the country. As a veteran STEM professional, he sees a strong bond between Marvel’s fictional cinematic universe and the vital role that STEM education plays in propelling children from underresourced and underrepresented communities into high-paying and sustainable careers.

His brother, New Orleans native Anthony Mackie, portrays Sam Wilson on the Disney+ miniseries

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and recently became the first Black Captain America in the Marvel Universe. “As a superhero, Wilson overcomes ferocious enemies and his own doubts about bearing the legacy of Capitan America,” says Calvin Mackie.

“He also confronts the concerns of others that no self-respecting Black man should even want to protect America considering its historic mistreatment of Blacks.

In real life, my brother has also prevailed against the odds. When we lost our mother growing up, our family banded together and made his dreams come true: Anthony went to acting school.”

Through hard work, Anthony Mackie is a star of the stage, film and television. In today’s America, that creates an inspiring narrative.

“A powerful triumph,” says Calvin Mackie, noting that African Americans face unconscious and conscious bias in a nation built on the discredited belief in a racial hierarchy that puts people of color on the bottom rung of society.

In the show, Sam Wilson is never the strongest in battle. He relies on STEM to win. From his

mechanical wings infused with Vibranium from Wakanda that enable him to fly, to his “Redwing” combat and reconnaissance drones, Wilson wins with a mastery of science and physics, of calculations and probabilities, and most importantly, by turning smarts and technology into paths for success. “Kudos to Marvel for elevating a Black man to succeeding with his intellect, rather than stereotypical physical attributes like speed, agility or brute force,” adds Dr. Mackie.

First from his garage on weekends, and now through comprehensive videos, virtual classes and gatherings sponsored by government, philanthropic and private sector leaders, Dr. Mackie lectures that STEM is the great equalizer. “Armed with STEM education, racial, ethnic and gender barriers can’t block the success of our children,” says Dr. Mackie. “STEM will lead to quality careers that can support families and lift communities.”

Dr. Mackie, a former tenured Tulane Engineering professor, first founded STEM NOLA in 2013 to expose, inspire and engage

communities in learning STEM. Their award-winning programs provide activities, events and virtual learning to communities.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization specialized in hosting events and bringing STEM experiences to urban neighborhoods. Over the past eight years, STEM NOLA, which is now an affiliate of STEM Global Action, has engaged more than 70,000 students, 17,000 families and 2,150 schools across the U.S. and in five other countries. Their programs are continuing to expand to new locations across the country.

“Think of STEM as Captain America’s new indestructible, vibranium shield,” says Dr. Mackie. “It can help tackle life’s toughest foes, like racism, poverty and discrimination.

They are no match for it. STEM is the doorway to the future, the superhero providing careers, family security and neighborhood stability. The best part is students don’t have to live in a cinematic verse to experience it, just study hard, learn STEM and it can create pathways forward.”

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She comments, “I started this company as a way to pay for my children’s college education.

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and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. b.c.e.’s products include a variety of shoes that can be worn in the board room or the ballroom. She has recently added an athletic shoe line.

Ballard’s goal is to provide stylish, comfortable, and affordable shoes. “I want to make shoes that cater to the seasoned professional, but also, keep them affordable where a Neo on the college campus is able to obtain them without breaking the bank.”

Ballard also believes in philanthropy. She has had several shoe drives where the proceeds are used to provide new genuine leather shoes for the ladies housed in homeless and domestic violence shelters. In the past, she has partnered with First Light Shelter, YWCA, and Jessie’s Place. Ballard understands that hard times can happen to anyone. “I was always continued in next 2 columns

San Bernardino Children and Family Services Repeatedly Placed Foster Children in Home of Known Abuser...continued from page 6 whether Bahra’s disclosure contributed to his termination, and conversely whether the Defendants proved that Bahra’s termination was legitimate and he was harmed by their conduct.

On July 15, the jury issued its verdict in favor of Bahra awarding him $503,093 for his economic losses and $2 million for his noneconomic losses including mental and emotional pain and suffering totaling a judgment of $2,503,093. The Defendants have 60 days to appeal.

In an interview with The San Bernardino American News, Attorney Charles Bonner recalled watching one of the interviews of a young female victim who had been sexually molested by foster parent

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Leonardo Rodriguez. Through her tears, the little girl described how Rodriguez molested her and took photos of her and how she saw Rodriguez taking photos of other children and of seeing the pictures of other children depicting their molestation.

Bahra and SBCSD Detective Michelle Brand were present for the interview and Brand requested a list of potential victims.

Charles Bonner detailed that subsequent to Bahra identifying the foster children placed in Leonardo Rodriguez’s home from the DCFS files and prepared an investigation report, Bahra’s name was scrubbed from the DCFS continued in next 2 columns

San Bernardino Children and Family Services Repeatedly Placed Foster Children in Home of Known Abuser... continued investigation file and instead DCFS social worker Melissa Pena was shown as the investigator.

Pena testif ied other wise.

Charles Bonner described the repeated placement of foster children into the home of a known child molester as a systemic failure of the department, that DCFS employees failed in their duty to monitor these children or to pay attention to detail resulting in Leonardo Rodriguez’s name being misspelled and other inaccurate data in the DCFS system.

Charles Bonner accused San Bernardino County of committing outright fraud upon the court, revealing there had been 11 anonymous reports of molestation made to the department, 7 substantiated. Charles Bonner alleged the County went into protective mode and attacked Bahra, instead of finding and assisting the child victims, and prosecuting the criminal, Leonardo Rodriguez, a serial molester.

Charles Bonner explained that no one was arrested or prosecuted in the dead-baby case because these managers at DCFS again covered everything up, they engaged in this cover up to save their own careers and to keep the world from knowing that for 15 years DCFS placed innocent foster children in an abusive home.

Rodriguez remains free to molest other children, Charles Bonner objected, he was never arrested or prosecuted while his victims are living alone with

the shame and pain of having been molested, Charles Bonner encouraged those victims to make themselves known to the authorities and seek legal advice on their rights and potential claims they may have against the county.

In an interview with The San Bernardino American News, Attorney Jack Anthony, who represented five foster children placed in Rodriguez’s home, said he was able to obtain a good settlement for the children from the County of San Bernardino.

Anthony described Bahra’s allegations as accurate, and that the allegations established the county had notice of Rodriguez’ abuse.

Former San Bernardino County DCFS Social Worker Mary Ann Whitehall resigned from DCFS after being placed on administrative leave also has a pending lawsuit against the County containing causes of action for whistleblower liability and retaliation. Whitehall alleges that she disclosed to the Dependency Court that DCFS, in an apparent effort to discredit another social worker, and in utter disregard for the safety and well-being of the dead baby’s surviving siblings, intentionally committed a fraud upon the Court, and six days later DCFS placed her on administrative leave.

The trial for the Whitehall case has been scheduled for October 25, in front of Judge Brian Foster at the San Bernardino Justice Center.

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