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Homelessness decreases again in San Bernardino County

By Joe Taglieri joet@beaconmedianews.com

The number of people experiencing homelessness in San Bernardino County has declined for the second consecutive year, according to the results of the 2026 Point-in-Time Count released Wednesday.

The count on Jan. 22 identiﬁed 3,718 sheltered and unsheltered individuals, which represents a 3.1% decline from 2025.

Among those counted, 2,448 people were unsheltered and 1,270 were experiencing sheltered homelessness. Unsheltered county residents decreased by 188 individuals, or 7.1%, compared with last year.

The total homeless population declined 10.2% in 2025 after a 1% increase in 2024, a 26% rise in 2023 and 6.6% uptick counted in 2022.

“We’re proud of the progress reﬂected in our Point-in-Time Count numbers,” county Board of Supervisors Chairman and District 3 Supervisor Dawn Rowe said in a statement. “Even with this decrease, we know there is still signiﬁcant work ahead, and we remain committed to building on these efforts.”

Officials said the annual Point-in-Time Count provides a snapshot of the county’s homeless population, enabling officials to monitor progress toward reducing homelessness and direct resources to areas with the most significant needs. The count also plays an important role in securing state and federal grant funding to support people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

County ofﬁcials attributed the two years of decreases to expanded outreach, increased shelter capacity and spending on permanent supportive housing.

“It’s encouraging to see

a decrease in homelessness this year,” Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. said in a statement. “It shows that expanded outreach, additional resources from the state and federal government, and coordinated strategies with our partners are all helping to move the needle in the right direction.”

Supervisors Paul Cook, Jesse Armendarez and Curt Hagman also issued statements.

“We’re pleased to see a continued decline in the numbers,” Cook said. “Thanks to state and federal funding, more people are being placed into housing, and the overall trend continues to move in the right direction.”

Armendarez added, “The decline in homelessness is a clear sign that our approach is delivering results. We will continue building on what is working, but lasting success will require sustained investment from our state and federal partners.”

According to Hagman, “The Point-in-Time Count shows the progress our community is making and challenges us to continue to build on the framework that helps people ﬁnd stability. With strong partnerships and the right resources, we’re helping more people ﬁnd safe, stable housing, and providing effective local programs to reduce homelessness.”

The city of San Bernardino posted a 23.6% decline in overall homelessness, with 1,172 unhoused residents in 2026 and 1,535 counted in 2025.

Despite the reductions, some areas saw increases.

Fontana’s unhoused population increased over 29%, jumping from 364 individuals counted last year to 470 in 2026. Overall homelessness increased in Montclair from 38 to 55 individuals, or nearly 45%.

Adelanto, Apple Valley,

Barstow, Big Bear CitySugarloaf, Colton, Crestline, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Lenwood, Ontario, Skyforest, Twentynine Palms, Upland, Valley of Enchantment, Yucaipa and Yucca Valley also recorded various percentage increases in overall homelessness.

The annual Point-inTime Count is coordinated by the San Bernardino County Homeless Partnership with support from the county Ofﬁce of Homeless Services. Participants in this year’s count included members of the Board of Supervisors, Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Josie Gonzales, county employees, homeless service providers, local stakeholders and area residents.

“I want to thank all of the volunteers who participated in the annual Point-in-Time Count,” OHS Chief Marcus Dillard said in a statement. “Their work made it possible to carry out a coordinated

The Trump administration aims to penalize disabled adults who live with their families

By Eli Hager, ProPublica

Even a glance at Shy’tyra Burton’s life reveals her need for the sort of federal government assistance that helps disabled Americans stay in their homes. Born two months prematurely into a poor family in Philadelphia, unable to breathe or swallow without tubes and largely conﬁned to medical facilities until age 4, Burton was diagnosed with a litany of developmental and intellectual disabilities that left her with an IQ below 70. She persevered and graduated from a high school special education program, then attempted community college. But she struggled to grasp basic tasks and information. She couldn’t get hired, including at McDonald’s. After multiple medical and psychological evaluations and a hearing before a judge, the federal government approved her for the Supplemental Security Income program, which provides a basic income to those with severe disabilities and to indigent older people.

For Burton, now 22, the $994 monthly beneﬁt is lifesaving but not enough to completely support herself on her own. So, like many SSI recipients, she has continued to live with her father, who makes around $2,000 a month as a Philadelphia sanitation worker.

Now, President Donald Trump’s administration is poised to penalize people like Burton simply for living in the same home as their families, according to four federal ofﬁcials, internal emails and a federal regulatory listing. The administration is working

on a rule change that would deduct the value of a disabled adult’s bedroom from their SSI allotment, even if the family members they live with are poor enough to qualify for food stamps. This would mean slashing the beneﬁts of some of the most low-income SSI recipients by up to a third — about $330 a month in Burton’s case — or ending their support altogether.

The effort to cut SSI for families who also rely on food stamps, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, was initiated by top White House and Department of Government Efficiency officials last year, multiple Social Security officials said. It marks a second attempt by the Trump administration to quietly but dramatically downsize disability benefit programs overseen by the Social Security Administration, despite those programs’ strict eligibility standards and minimal instances of fraud. White House Budget Director Russell Vought and Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano abandoned a different proposed regulation involving disability payments last year after ProPublica and other news outlets reported on the harm that the plan would cause to hundreds of thousands of largely bluecollar workers in red states. (The disability programs are administered by the Social Security Administration but separate from the retirement program for which the agency is named. The Trump administration has promised not to cut Social Security retirement payments.)

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a nonproﬁt newsroom that investigates abuses of power.

District 5 county Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. and a member of the Sheri ’s Department speak with a person experiencing homelessness during the 2026 point-in-time-count in January. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County

Museum celebrates country’s 250th birthday with new exhibit

By City News Service

An exhibit commemo-

rating America’s 250th birthday opened in downtown Riverside on Friday, featuring artifacts, memorabilia and other items that showcase a historical record of the local area’s growth over the last two centuries.

“Riverside: An All-American City -- Celebration of America 250” was unveiled at 6 p.m. Friday inside the Mission Inn Museum, drawing city officials and other guests to the east side of the Mission Inn Hotel property at Main and Sixth streets.

“The Mission Inn Foun-

dation and all of Riverside joins in this observation because Riverside history is American history, and American history is Riverside history,” City Councilman Philip Falcone said.

“Together, these perspectives shape America’s past, present and future.”

Falcone’s office provided some of the funds for the exhibit, in partnership with the Mission Inn Foundation, according to the city.

Among the items on display will be a Paul Revere “handbell,” commonly used in the modern era for entertainment, including choirs,

but also employed as alarms in previous centuries.

There will be wooden shields and portraits depicting Civil War campaigners from the local area, a bust of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, mementos from the nine separate presidential visits that have occurred since the city’s establishment in the 1870s and a retrospective on Bicentennial festivities from 1976.

The Mission Inn Museum exhibit on the U.S. Semiquincentennial, which will be free and open to the general public, is slated to run until Aug. 3.

Palm Springs nonprofit gets eviction notice to make way for fire station

By City News Service

Well in the Desert, a nonprofit organization focused on providing meals and other essential services to people experiencinghomelessness and food insecurity throughout Palm Springs, has until late May to vacate one of its locations after the property’s owner, Grit Development, served the nonprofit with a 30-day eviction notice to lay the groundwork for a new fire station.

“Well in the Desert has been given a 30-day notice to vacate our food bank location by Grit Development, as the city moves forward with plans for a new

fire station. This property had been a home to the Well for 16 years,” Matt Naylor, president of the nonprofit, said in a statement to City News Service on Wednesday.

“Moving is not the issue. The issue is the short timeline and the impact this will have on the people we serve,” Naylor added.

The site, located at 181 N. Indian Canyon Drive, serves roughly 250 families every week and members of the homeless population, and houses food storage and meal operations. Finding a new location will require time, which the organization said it does not have.

Riverside County Fire Department suspends residential open burn permits

By City News Service

Openburningof material is banned in Riverside County as of Friday, the fire chief announced Wednesday.

“Warming temperatures and strong winds are rapidly drying out the annual grasses and vegetation throughout Riverside County, which creates a dense layer of dry fuel, significantly increasing the risk of wildfires,” according to a statement from the Riverside County Fire Department.

As a result, all permits for outdoor residential burning in areas of the county controlled by Cal Fire were suspended effective Friday, according to the news release.

“This suspension is a necessary step to help prevent wildfires and protect lives,” the department said.

The suspension effectively bans all residential outdoor burning of landscape debris, but agricultural burning in the Palo Verde and Coachella valleys will be allowed “as required for agricultural rehabilitation.”

Authorities said the length of the suspension will be at the discretion of the fire chief and will depend on meteorological and other considerations.

The announcement came one day after the Riverside County Board of Supervisors authorized Fire Chief Geoff Pemberton to close access to

multiple outdoor recreational locations for the duration of Southern California’s wildfire season to minimize public safety risks.

Sites falling under the closure order are:

-- Bautista Canyon, southeast of Hemet;

-- Eagle Canyon, between Lake Mathews and the county

landfill, just north of Cajalco Road; -- Indian Canyon and North Mountain, around San Jacinto; -- the Ramona Bowl, south of Hemet; and -- Steel Peek, northwest of Meadowbrook, due west of Good Hope and south of Gavilan Hills.

“We are deeply disappointed that this notice was given without a more thoughtful transition plan. A new fire station takes time to design, approve, permit and build. We do not understand why common ground could not have been found to protect the families and individuals who rely on these services,” Naylor said.

Palm Springs spokeswoman Amy Blaisdell said it was “a matter between the property owner and the tenant. The city of Palm Springs is hopeful and optimistic that a new location will be found for Well in the Desert.”

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M38 ﬁlm projects receive state tax credits to preserve local production

ore than three dozen film projects, including “The Simpsons Movie 2,” were awarded state tax credits aimed at retaining production in California, with the projects expected to collectively generate nearly $800 million in economic activity in the state, the governor’s office announced Thursday.

A total of 38 film projects were granted the credits through the state’s Film & Television Tax Credit Program. Other productions receiving the credits included Disney’s animated “Phineas and Ferb,” the Will Ferrell- produced film “Self Help,” the Laverne Coxstarring film “Black is Blue” and an upcoming animated feature from DreamWorks.

“California remains the entertainment capital of the world -- and we’re making sure it stays that way,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. . Our expanded film and television tax credit is keeping more productions here in the Golden State, creating good-paying jobs and supporting communities statewide. I’m proud to announce the next round of projects that will keep

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California films rolling and strengthen our leadership in the global creative economy.

According to the governor’s office, the latest productions granted tax credits are expected to conduct more than 460 filming days outside the traditional 30-mile Hollywood studio zone, “bringing good-paying jobs and meaningful investment to communities statewide.”

Since the state’s tax credit program was expanded last year in a further effort to curb runaway production, the California Film Commission has approved credits for 147 productions, up 53% from the same period a year ago. According to Newsom’s office, those productions represent $5.5 billion in total economic activity, including 21,504 cast and crew jobs.

The expansion of the program increased the tax credits from $330 million to $750 million.

“This round marks a truly exciting milestone for our program,” California Film Commission Director Colleen Bell said in a statement. “For the first time, we’re welcoming

animated feature films from powerhouses DreamWorks Animation, 20th Century Studios and Disney Television Animation, alongside a strong slate of big budget features and independent productions, that bring fresh voices and original storytelling to the screen.

“With more than 45% of filming days taking place

outside the traditional studio zone, we’re seeing the realworld economic impact of this program reach communities across the entire state. That’s what this program is about: creating good-paying jobs and supporting local businesses, while bolstering California’s creative economy in regions across the state.”

Legoland California invites soccer fans to World Cup celebration this summer

s the planet gears up for the World Cup this summer,Legoland will offer soccer fans the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience at its resorts, including Legoland California.

The event, running from June 11 through July 19, is included with regular admission to the park. It “invites visitors of all ages to celebrate matchday moments, spark creativity and share a piece of the action during their visit,” according to a Legoland statement.

According to Legoland, guests can:

-- Score against a Lego minifigure: Soccer skills are put to the test in a fastpaced challenge that turns every kick into a brick-built celebration.

-- Play Spot Shot and Super Squad: Sharpen technique through playful, inclusivechallenges designed for every age and skill level.

-- Meet soccer legends

in Lego brick form: Get up close to LEGO brick versions of global icons including Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Vini Jr. created exclusively for the event;

-- Design a jersey: Build a dream soccer uniform in Lego bricks and add it to the Heroes of Play Wall; and

-- Lift a Lego FIFA World Cup trophy.

“We’re thrilled to bring the FIFA World Cup 2026

Experience exclusively to Legoland Resorts this summer, inviting our guests to experience the high-score mania of the FIFA World Cup with all the family,” said Kurt Stocks, president of

Legoland California Resort.

“It’s the perfect blend of soccer, Lego, creativity and family fun -- and we can’t wait to see guests of all ages build, play, share and score together.”

The event will also feature new Lego sets including a soccer ball and the World Cup trophy.

By City News Service

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The main entrance to Legoland. | Photo courtesy of Coolcaesar/Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

California bills seek to end anti-poverty judicial policies

By Suzanne Potter, Public News Service

Three new bills before California lawmakers aim to end practices within the justice system that some groups argue amount to the criminalization of poverty.

Debt Free Justice California is a coalition of legal advocates, policy experts and movement-building organizations working to advance racial and economic justice.

Brandon Greene, director of policy advocacy for the Western Center on Law and Poverty, said Assembly Bill 2121 would stop courts from issuing bench warrants that allow police to arrest people who fail to appear in court for infractions that aren’t a jailable offense.

“So it gets people caught up within the criminal legal system for things that are very minor,” he said, “and it costs more money for courts and other entities to be trying to enforce it.”

A second proposal, Assembly Bill 2428, would abolish certain administrative costs that advocates say push families into debt. This would include fees for

bounced checks and fees to enter into a payment plan or participate in community service.

Opponents of the bill have said the fees are necessary to cover costs, but Greene argued that lawmakers just put these fees back into the justice system, so they don’t have to pass politically unpopular tax increases. He called the fees unfair, adding they disproportionately affect low-income

communities of color.

“We characterize these fees as racialized wealth extraction,” he said, “because oftentimes, these fees are utilized to fund services that should be funded by the state, not on the backs of poor Black and brown Californians.”

A third bill, Senate Bill 498, would stop California’s jails and prisons from charging a per-minute fee for video visits and electronic messaging systems.

UCLA health survey adds Armenian language option

By City News Service

UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey is now being offered in Armenian for the first time, expanding the state’s largest health survey to better capture data from one of California’s largest ethnic communities, officials announced April 22.

The CHIS survey, administered by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research since 2001, is the largest population-representative state health survey in the nation, according to the university.

Officials said the 2026 survey will be conducted in seven languages -- English, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog and now Armenian -- as part of an effort to improve representation among underserved communities.

“CHIS is an important snapshot of what policies are working, who might be getting left behind, and where there’s room for improvement,” Ninez A. Ponce, director of the UCLA CHPR, said in a statement. “We’re proud to now offer CHIS in Armenian, which will allow us to capture a more complete picture.”

California is home to roughly 250,000 people of Armenian descent, the largest Armenian population in the United States, officials said.

Researchers said the effort to include Armenian went beyond translation, with teams reviewing materials for accuracy, clarity and cultural relevance to ensure meaningful participation.

“Being part of this effort reinforced for me how

critical linguistically inclusive data collection is, especially for communities that are often underrepresented in health policy research,” said Kathryn Sarkissian, a UCLA student who worked on the project.

Each year, the survey collects data from more than 20,000 households on topics ranging from access to health care and chronic conditions to housing, income, food security and other factors that influence health outcomes.

Officials said the data is made publicly available and is widely used by policymakers, researchers and public health professionals. In recent years, the survey has been cited in dozens of legislative analyses and hundreds of academic and media reports.

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SoCal woman to remain in federal custody in Iran arms sales case

By City News Service

AWoodlandHills woman charged with trafficking arms on behalf of the Iranian government was ordered April 23 to remain in federal custody pending trial.

Shamim Mafi, 44, is accused of plotting to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by brokering the sale of Iranian-made weapons -drones, bombs and millions of rounds of ammunition -to Sudan’s military.

An Iranian national who became a lawful permanent resident of the United States in 2016, Mafi could face up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted, officials said.

She was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on April 18 while attempting to board a flight to Turkey, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

At the conclusion of a detention hearing April 23, a federal magistrate judge ruled that she should remain in custody pending trial in Los Angeles federal court. An arraignment date of May 8 was scheduled.

“While enjoying a life in the United States, this woman was allegedly breaking the law by brokering lethal weapons deals with Iranian adversaries.

“This will not stand, and anyone who breaks our laws and threatens national security will be prosecuted to the fullest extent.”

An attorney for Mafi could not immediately be reached for comment April 23.

According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, Mafi schemed to broker the sale of weapons, weapons components and ammunition on behalf of the government of Iran in violation of U.S. law.

She owns and operates an Oman-based company, Atlas International Business LLC, which also is known as Atlas Global Holding and Atlas Tech LLC, the U.S. Attorney’s Office stated. In early 2025, Mafi allegedly brokered weapons deals on Iran’s behalf through her company.

“This individual came from Iran and gained legal status under the Obama administration,”Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.

Prosecutors contend she facilitated a contract worth more than $70 million for the sale of the Iranian-made Mohajer-6 drone from Iran’s defense ministry to Sudan’s military. She also coordinated the Sudanese delegation’s travel to Iran and was paid more than $7 million, U.S. officials allege.

Federal prosecutors further allege Mafi brokered the sale of 55,000 bomb fuses to Sudan and submitted a letter of intent to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to purchase the fuses for Sudan. Mafi also allegedly brokered the sale of millions of rounds of ammunition from Iran to Sudan.

The IEEPA imposes controls and places restrictions on transactions involving Iran based on the threats posed by Iran to the national security of the United States including, among others, its pursuit of nuclear weapons and sponsorship of terrorism, according to the 1977 act.

At no time did Mafi apply for or obtain the required licenses from the U.S. Treasury Department

to engage in any transactions alleged in the affidavit, officials said. She also never registered with or applied for approval from the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade

Controls to engage in brokering activities with respect to U.S. or foreign defense articles, prosecutors said.

Records obtained pursuant to a search warrant show nearly 62 bidirectional

contacts between Mafi and an Iranian intelligence officer’s phone numbers between December 2022 and June 2025, according to prosecutors in the Central District.

Amid Kimmel flap, FCC advances Disney station license renewals

By City News Service

Amid the latest flap between the Trump administrationand late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday ordered The Walt Disney Co. -- parent of ABC -- to submit early renewal applications for the TV stations it owns.

The two-page order makes no mention of Kimmel, but it was issued one day after President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump issued statements calling on ABC to fire the talk-show host over a joke he made on his show April 23. The remark came just days before an armed Torrance man tried to force his way into the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., in an alleged attempt to assassinate the president.

During April 23’s broadcast, Kimmel delivered a mock monologue as if he were hosting the annual Correspondents’ Dinner. During the bit, he joked that the first lady had “a glow like an expectant widow.”

“Jimmy Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC,” Trump said in a Truth Social post last week, calling the joke a “despicable call to violence.”

Melania Trump also criticized Kimmel in a statement posted on X, saying the comments about her family crossed the line.

“His monologue about my family isn’t comedy -his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America,” she said. There has been no response from ABC or Disney. But Kimmel personally rejected the criticism from the Trumps during his monologue on the April 20 night’s show. He said the joke was directed at the age difference between the couple.

“It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he’s almost 80 and she’s younger than I am,” Kimmel said. “It was not by any stretch of the definition a call to assassination. And they know that. I’ve been very vocal for many years speaking out against

gun violence in particular.”

The FCC issued its order to Disney on Tuesday, directing it to submit its TV station

renewal applications early -- by the end of May -- even though the licenses are not up for renewal until 2028.

The order notes that the FCC has been investigating Disney and ABC for possible rule violations, “including the agency’s prohibition on unlawful discrimination,” or more specifically, company practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

“FCC rules provide that whenever the FCC regards an application for a renewal of a license as essential to the proper conduct of an investigation, the FCC has the authority to call the broadcaster’s licenses in for early renewal,” the order states. “Doing so both allows the FCC to conduct its ongoing investigation and enables the FCC to ensure that the broadcaster has been meeting its public interest obligations more broadly.”

Anna Gomez, the only Democrat on the commission, issued a statement blasting the demand for early renewal applications.

“This is unprecedented, unlawful and going nowhere,” she wrote on X. “This political stunt won’t stick. Companies

should challenge it head-on. The First Amendment is on their side.”

Kimmel has come under fire from the White House before. He was briefly suspended last September following comments he made on the air about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that drew criticism from the Trump administration.

Cole Tomas Allen, 31, the Torrance man accused of trying to breach the Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, was charged April 27 with attempting to assassinate the president of the United States. He is also facing a pair of weapons charges.

Allen’s attempted run through the Secret Service gauntlet at the Washington Hilton on April 25 prompted the evacuation of the president, first lady and other attendees from the hotel. Allen was subdued by the Secret Service and never made it to the ballroom where the event was being held.

ABC Studios. | Photo courtesy of Ken Lund/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0)

FBI agents arrest Shamim Mafi. | Photo courtesy FBI - Los Angeles/Facebook

Home sales declined in California last month while prices went up, according to the California Association of Realtors.

Sales of existing, singlefamily homes totaled 265,320 in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, down 3.5% from February and down 2.5% from March 2025.

“March home sales were subdued, as higher mortgage rates and stock market volatility kept many buyers on the sidelines,” CAR President Tamara Suminski said last April 21. “As both geopolitical tension and interest rates ease for the third straight week, buyers and sellers who have been taking a wait-andsee strategy could return to the market if the conflict in the Middle East continues to stabilize.”

All five major regions in

Home sales down, prices up across California

California recorded yearover-year sales increases on a non-seasonally adjusted basis last month, but the yearly gains were due primarily to an additional business transaction day in March this year compared to last year, CAR said.

Riverside County saw a 30.4% increase in sales in March, and a 0.2% increase over March of 2025. The Inland Empire region saw a 31.1% increase from February and a 2.3% increase from last year.

The statewide sales numbers reported by CAR are on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, adjusted to account for factors that typically influence home sales. Localized sales figures for March are not seasonally adjusted and therefore do not reflect the overall decrease in sales.

By City News Service

Following the traditional seasonal pattern, the statewide median home price rose solidly from February to March but only inched up slightly on a yearover-year basis. California’s median price increased 7.1% from February, from $830,370 to $889,190 -- 0.4% higher than one year ago.

It rose 2% in Riverside County, from $631,000 to $643,740, a 0.8% increase from one year ago. The Inland Empire’s median price rose 1.5% last month, from $601,350 to $610,480, 0.2% lower than last year.

The county with the highest median home price in California in March was San Mateo County at $2.25 million. The lowest median price was Lassen County’s $216,000, which was 8.5% higher than the previous month.

Audacy ending KNX FM simulcast, launching sports station

By City News Service

Audacyannounced

Tuesday it will end the FM simulcast of KNX News on 97.1 and launch an all-sports station on that frequency, while KNX will continue its all-news format on its AM signal.

The new station, branded as The Fan, is scheduled to debut May 11 at 6 a.m., according to the company.

Audacy said the outlet will focus on Southern California sports with local talk programming and what it described as an all-live, local weekday lineup.

KNX will continue broadcasting on AM 1070 and will also remain avail-

able on 97.1 HD2 and via the Audacy app and other streaming platforms.

“Los Angeles is the epicenter of the sports world, and 97.1 The Fan is its new voice,” Jeff Federman, regional president of Audacy West, said in a statement. “With legendary franchises and global events like the FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics on the horizon, the time was right to bring our industry-leading sports programming to this market.”

The move gives Audacy an FM sports presence in Los Angeles, where sports

talk listeners are currently served by AM station KLAC.

“Adding Los Angeles -- one of the most passionate and influential sports markets in the country -- completes our presence across the top 10 markets and meaningfully expands our reach and scale,” said Audacy’s Chief Business Officer Chris Oliviero.

The station will launch without live play-by-play coverage, although the company said it will pursue rights agreements with local teams as they become available.

Andrew Williams has been named brand manager and will

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oversee the station’s programming rollout, offi-

cials said. Audacy acquired KNX in 2017 as part of its merger with CBS Corp.’s radio division.

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The likely SSI cut will affect not just younger adults with disabilities such as Down syndrome and severe autism who are still living at home with their low-income parents, but also older people with health or financial problems who have had to move in with their adult children on tight budgets. All told, as many as 400,000 poor and disabled people and indigent older people across the United States could have their support cut or eliminated, according to a ProPublica analysis of actuarial figures from the Social Security Administration.

Protecting the SSI program from such a fate is “about how the faithful will be judged, and our care for the most vulnerable,” said Galen Carey, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Evangelicals and himself the father of a 35-year-old son with Down syndrome who lives at home and receives SSI. Carey said it’s wrong to reduce a disabled person’s SSI benefits for choosing or needing to live with loved ones. “Knowing that they are contributing and not a burden to the family can be a source of great pride,” he said. (Some 40 Down syndrome organizations recently sent a letter to Bisignano expressing their opposition to the planned change.)

The reason this will especially affect SNAP families is complicated. Essentially, under a long-standing federal policy that was updated during the Biden administration, if a household has already demonstrated its poverty via SNAP or other public assistance programs’ own extensive incomereporting requirements, then the family is officially deemed unable to financially support a disabled loved one living at home. (The typical SNAP household that is also supporting a person who receives SSI has an annual total income of just $17,000, according to the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.)

The Trump rule will undo this approach. It won’t matter if the SNAP program has already determined a family is poor enough to receive aid; anyone living at home beyond age 18 without paying full rent will be treated as if they have a benefactor. The value of their bedroom as well as any income and assets their family may have will be calculated and recalculated as often as every month

and deducted from their SSI check.

The SSI rule change is being reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget, a process that involves editing the draft regulation and considering where it falls on the list of the president’s priorities. Once it’s returned to the Social Security Administration for initial publication, there will be an opportunity for public comment; it could take until next year to be finalized, depending on the amount of opposition it faces.

Presented with a detailed list of this article’s findings, Rachel Cauley, the OMB’s communications director, asserted that “this story is false because it speculates about policies that have not yet been decided.” Asked to specify what was false, Cauley did not identify anything, instead reiterating that the story is “trash.”

A Social Security Administration spokesperson said “Commissioner Bisignano remains committed to protecting and strengthening Social Security and serving America’s most vulnerable populations.”

ProPublica interviewed families who rely on the SSI program in Philadelphia and across the country. We talked to a young couple struggling to support not just their kids but also a parent with Alzheimer’s. We heard from a mother, Opal Foster, whose 18-year-old son has Down syndrome and lives at home as he strives to become a chef. And we spoke with a middle-aged woman with schizophrenia and panic disorder who lives with her brother’s family because she can’t hold down a job and fears being left alone in a nursing home.

All of these people could have their SSI benefits cut because they live with family, even though disability advocates, evangelicals and budget experts agree that it’s more humane and less expensive for adults with disabilities to live at home rather than in institutional facilities. The potential cut to Burton’s SSI benefit, for example, would save taxpayers about $11 a day. But if her dad as a result of the reduced support can’t afford to provide for her anymore, then it could cost taxpayers many hundreds of dollars a day or more to house her at a residential facility, according to the state of Pennsylvania’s fee schedules.

Supplemental Security

Disabled adults

Income, which serves 7.5 million Americans who are unable to make a living because of severe disabilities or destitution in old age, has never been easy to qualify for. Fewer than a third of applicants are approved, and the process often takes years. Recipients of these benefits in turn regularly have their finances reevaluated, and are also intermittently examined by medical and vocational experts, to determine whether their payments will continue.

This paperwork-andreview-heavy process generates hefty overhead. The SSI program distributes just 5% of all Social Security Administration benefits yet accounts for nearly 35% of the agency’s administrative budget. Month after month, staffers have to pore over microscopic changes to SSI beneficiaries’ living arrangements and family members’ incomes and assets.

Current and former Social Security officials have told ProPublica over the past year that the SSI program’s complexities and absurdities remain perhaps the agency’s biggest bureaucratic headache. As ProPublica reported last summer, DOGE did nothing to address this, mostly ignoring SSI despite its obvious inefficiencies. In fact, DOGE and the White House pushed out roughly 7,000 Social Security employees, many of whom had been working on SSI reforms and backlogs.

The Biden administration had tried to do something about SSI’s excessive red tape. Under existing law, disabled people whose families have already established themselves to be poor by qualifying for certain other public assistance programs, such as veterans’ benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, don’t have to do all of the same check-ins, over and over again, to receive SSI. In 2024, Biden added SNAP — which is more widely used now than when these SSI rules were created — to the list of such programs.

This was ultimately an act of government efficiency, said Marianna LaCanfora, who was for years the deputy commissioner for retirement and disability policy at the Social Security Administration, including during Trump’s first term. Safety net programs like SSI don’t have to be so complicated and thus expensive, LaCanfora and others at

the agency said. But they often are that way because of all the effort spent triplechecking that the poor are actually poor.

Nevertheless, conservative think tanks opposed the Biden SNAP policy, with some claiming that paying these low-income SSI beneficiaries less could save the federal government $20 billion over the next decade. And the White House included the rule change as one of its agenda items for the SSA heading into 2025. It was part of a broader push by the administration and DOGE to undo anything that the Biden administration had touched.

If enacted, the change will require intellectually disabled young people like Burton as well as very elderly people to file extensive monthly reports if they want to continue their benefits even at the reduced level. They’ll have to provide details about the property where they live: whether it’s leased or owned, as well as the names of anyone in the home, and whether any of these people has any new income or assets. They’ll also have to include documentation of all household bills and expenses, showing how much they do or don’t contribute personally, as well as financial documents such as bank statements and any pay stubs.

Burton will likely have to make an appointment and report in person at a Social Security field office any time her father’s hours or wages change even slightly; any time she and he switch up how they split utility bills; and any time an adult sibling spends even a few nights at the house and helps her

with living expenses. If she doesn’t, she could later receive bills accusing her of having been overpaid by Social Security.

For his part, Bisignano, the Social Security commissioner, wants to be seen as a leader who’s making the agency more businesslike and efficient, according to interviews with agency staff and recordings of him speaking in private executive meetings. But the SSI rule change, by all accounts, will increase the administrative burden not just on families like Burton’s but also on the staff who’ll have to constantly assess the living arrangements and family incomes of her and millions of other people.

Given the tension between what the rule will do and the sense of efficiency that Bisignano says he wants to instill at Social Security, some agency insiders told ProPublica that he could still push the White House to drop the plan.

Shy’tyra Burton’s monthly SSI support check is what allows her to contribute to her household, by paying her own phone and internet bills and buying many of her own meals, according to her father, Rondell. “I’m still barely managing, though,” he said. He has largely been a single parent to Shy’tyra and her siblings, who need some support too, although they’re more self-sufficient. Groceries and gas have only gotten more expensive.

Burton is calmer and better at managing her disabilities when she can sense that her family’s economic circumstances are relatively stable, her father said. When he blew out his

shoulder last year trying to hurl a heavy recycling bin onto a garbage truck, and had to have surgery and take time off work, the loss of income soon manifested in her behavior, he said. “It’s a trickle-down effect,” he explained. “My daughter absorbs money stress in her body.”

One recent 75-degree afternoon, sitting on the front stoop of the rowhouse where she lives with her dad, Burton was rubbing her hands together vigorously, as if it were cold out. When asked why, she claimed it reminded her of being a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit and touching her parents’ hands through the small opening in her incubator.

Burton still has some childlike ways. She grips her stuffed animals when she’s nervous, which is often. She talks to imaginary friends out loud, the same ones she talked to when she was a girl. What she likes about living at home is in part that she can be herself, and her family will still be there to care for her. She doesn’t like the lack of freedom and that she can’t truly be “out there” like her adult siblings.

Burton wanted to go into the child development field, to help kids growing up with disabilities like hers, but some of the concepts were a bit too difficult. Now, she’s excited by cosmetology and intends to support herself one day as a hair stylist. She spends much of her time practicing on mannequin heads in her childhood room.

Republished with Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0).

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Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

HAZEL VILLAFLOR

SANTOS AKA HAZEL CRUZ

VILLAFLOR, HAZEL CRUZ

VILLAFLOR SANTOS

CASE NO. 26STPB04350

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of HAZEL VILLAFLOR SANTOS AKA HAZEL CRUZ VILLAFLOR, HAZEL CRUZ VILLAFLOR SANTOS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EILEEN ESGUERRA DIZON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that EILEEN ESGUERRA DIZON 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: 05/21/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

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

Attorney for Petitioner

PAUL HORN, ESQ. - SBN 243227 PAUL HORN LAW GROUP, PC 11404 SOUTH STREET CERRITOS CA 90703

Telephone (800) 380-7076 (BSC 228382) 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26 CNS-4036197# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

DOLLY HWANG AKA DOLLY LIHPING YOUNG AKA

DOLLY L.P. HWANG

CASE NO. 26STPB04386

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of DOLLY HWANG AKA DOLLY LIHPING YOUNG AKA DOLLY L.P. HWANG.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ABRAHAM SHEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ABRAHAM SHEN be

appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/22/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

STEPHEN E. GRANT - SBN 279018

LAW OFFICE OF STEPHEN E. GRANT, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 2355 WESTWOOD BOULEVARD NO. 740 LOS ANGELES CA 90064

Telephone (213) 545-1331 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26

CNS-4036471# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MAXINE M. HAND CASE NO. 26STPB04425

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MAXINE M. HAND.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ISABELLE HAND in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ISABELLE HAND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the

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court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/22/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479

HART, MIERAS & MORRIS, INC.

255 E. SANTA CLARA ST. #300 ARCADIA CA 91006

Telephone (626) 607-1411 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26

CNS-4037261# DUARTE DISPATCH

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

THOMAS P. SANTILLANES

AKA THOMAS SANTILLANES

CASE NO. 26STPB04378

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of THOMAS P. SANTILLANES AKA THOMAS SANTILLANES.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MYRNA ELIZABETH SANTILLANES in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MYRNA ELIZABETH SANTILLANES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/20/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

LARRY S. HYMES - SBN 076848

ZACHARY WEITZ - SBN 335524 LAW OFFICES OF LARRY S. HYMES, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION / WEITZ LAW PC 5235 MISSION OAKS BLVD., #610 CAMARILLO CA 93012

Telephone (805) 201-2447 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26 CNS-4037334# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: YU-CHIA CHANG

CASE NO. 26STPB04580

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of YUCHIA CHANG.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CHIA-HSUAN CHANG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CHIA-HSUAN CHANG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/26/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

BERNARD PANG - SBN 251669

LAW OFFICE OF BERNARD PANG

2440 S. HACIENDA BLVD., STE. 121 HACIENDA HEIGHTS CA 91745

Telephone (626) 581-3985 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26 CNS-4038380# MONROVIA WEEKLY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Martha Leticia Garcia De Ornelas FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26CHCP00135 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 9425 Penfield Avenue, Chatsworth, Ca 91311, North Valley Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Martha Leticia Garcia De Ornelas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Martha Leticia Garcia De Ornelas to Proposed name Martha Leticia Ornelas 2. 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 that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/10/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: F47. Room: 529 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Azusa Beacon DATED: April 15, 2026

Melvin D. Sandvig JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2026 AZUSA BEACON

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Maria Ferrey-O’Herlihy FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26SMCP00200

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1725 Main Street, Santa Monica, Ca 90401, West Judicial District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Maria Ferrey- O’Herlihy filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. OF Maria Ferrey-O’Herlihy to Proposed name Marisa Ferrey-O’Herlihy 2. 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 that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 06/05/2026 Time: 8:30AM Dept: K. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Monrovia Weekly DATED: April 23, 2026 Lawrence H. Cho JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices

T.S. No.: 2026-0101 Loan No.: 83565 APN: 8110-011-026 Property Address: 250 San Angelo Ave, La Puente, CA 91746 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

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

Trustor: Mary Garcia a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Fidelity Trustees Recorded 12/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-2831440 in book //, page // of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 5/26/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In the Courtyard located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $83,395.23 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 250 San Angelo Ave La Puente, CA 91746 A.P.N.:

address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending

pany, either of which

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Please be advised that the trustee may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property

and certifications

feree

gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/ anti-moneylaundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https:// www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2026-0101. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 1/1/2021 you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case, 2026-0101 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an

Monterey Park City Notices

City of Monterey Park

Engineering Division

320 West Newmark Avenue

Monterey Park, CA 91754

Tel. No: (626) 307-1320

Fax: (626) 307-2500

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

FY 25-26 SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT

SPEC. NO. 2026-005

Contract Time: 50 Working Days; Liquidated Damages: $1,000 per working day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The project consists of the rehabilitation and coating of twenty-five (25) manholes with varying depths, the lining and replacement of multiple sewer lines, and all related work on file with the City’s Public Works Department. Prevailing wages required. A 10% Bidder’s Bond is required with bid. Successful contractor will be required to provide: (1) Liability insurance with City of Monterey Park as addition insured endorsement; (2) Proof of workers’ compensation insurance coverage; (3) 100% Faithful Performance, (4) 100% Labor and Material Bond, and (5) DIR Registration.

Plans are available to download for a fee from QuestCDN; link on the City’s website www.montereypark.ca.gov/444/Bids-Proposals.

Bid Package Cost: $22.00.

Bid Due Date and Time: Bids will be received via the online electronic bid service, Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN), www.questcdn.com, until 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Questions? Please call: Angelica Morales, Civil Engineering Assistant at (626) 307-1320.

Publish May 4 & May 11, 2026 MONTEREY PARK PRESS

Glendale City Notices

EXCEED $45,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GLENDALE ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2026 REFUNDING SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE ELECTRIC WORKS REVENUE FUND, AND APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.”

A copy of said Ordinance will be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk.

In substance, said Ordinance authorizes the City of Glendale to issue electric revenue bonds to refund the 2016 Refunding bonds for an estimated savings of approximately $5.6 million in accordance with Article XXVI, section 2 of the Glendale City Charter. Suzie Abajian PhD City Clerk

Publish May 4, 2026 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

City of Baldwin Park Notice of Public Hearing and Notice of Intent to Adopt

an Initial Study-Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Bassett Villas Project

The purpose of this the Notice of Intent (NOI) to adopt a Draft Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) is to notify the public that the City of Balwin Park, as the Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, has prepared an IS-MND for the Bassett Villas Project (project), which involves the development of a 5.26-acre property located at 1314 Le Borgne Avenue in the City of Baldwin Park.

The project involves the development of 20 two-story, 27-foot tall, multi-family residential buildings, totaling 104 townhome units with private two-car garages on the vacant portion of the project site. The project would not involve demolition of any existing buildings on the project site. The project also involves the development of a leasing office and recreational building that would include a pool and jacuzzi. Other amenities would include a privately owned public park, dog park, common open spaces, and guest surface parking. In addition to incorporating an internal roadway network, the project would modify the existing private driveway, Le Borgne Avenue, which transverses the southwestern portion of the project site. Upon implementation of the proposed project, Le Borgne Avenue would include three speed cushions approved by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, 28 parallel parking spaces and 25, 90-degree parking spaces, including one ADA accessible space. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in two phases over an approximately 19 month-period from November 2026 to June 2028.

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The proposed project would require a re-zoning of the project site from Open Space to High Density Multi-Family Residential (R-3) and a change in land use designation from Public Facilities to MultiFamily Residential (MFR).

Comment Period

The City of Baldwin Park Planning Department invites written comments on issues related to potential environmental impacts during the 30-day comment period, which starts on May 4, 2026, and will conclude on June 3, 2026. Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be sent at the earliest possible time but no later than 5:00 PM on June 3, 2026. Please send written/typed comments (including a name, telephone number, email, and any other contact information) to the following:

Nick Baldwin, City Planner City of Baldwin Park City Hall, Planning Division, Department of Community Development 14403 East Pacific Avenue, 2nd Floor Baldwin Park, California 91706

You may also email your response to nbaldwin@baldwinparkca. gov. If applicable, please provide the name of a contact person at your agency. A physical copy of the environmental document and its appendices will be available for public review at Baldwin Park City Hall located at 14403 East Pacific Avenue, 2nd Floor, Baldwin Park, California 91706. A digital version of the environmental document is available on the Planning page of the City’s website at https://www. baldwinpark.com/DocumentCenter/View/4675/2026-4-29_BassettVillas_1314-Le-Borgne-Public-Draft-Review-ISMND.

Public Hearing

The Planning Commission of the City of Baldwin Park intends to hold a public hearing on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. held at the City Hall Council Chambers located at: 14403 East Pacific Avenue, Balwin Park, California 91706. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider the project and its entitlements (General Plan Amendment AGP 25-01, Zone Change Z 25-01, Zone Variance 25-02, Design Review PR 25-17, Administrative Adjustment 25-02, and Lot Line Adjustment LLA 25-01) as well as the adoption of an IS-MND for the Bassett Villas Project pursuant to CEQA.

Dated: May 4, 2026

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

Probate Notices

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LEUNG KUI MOK

Case No. 26STPB04328

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ka Wai Mok in the Su-perior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ka Wai Mok be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 44 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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 on May 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 244 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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.

Attorney for petitioner:

DINH LUU ESQ SBN 237418

GOLDFARB & LUU PC 18757 BURBANK BLVD STE 201

TARZANA CA 91356 CN126701 WEISER Apr 30, May 4,7, 2026 GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

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.

J BENJAMIN SELTERS III ESQ SBN 82786

SELTERS & SELTERS 399 W MISSION BLVD STE K POMONA CA 91766 CN126668 MOK Apr 30, May 4,7, 2026 ALHAMBRA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CATHERINE E. WEISER

Case No. 26STPB04603

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robin Weiser in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robin Weiser be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Copies of the lost will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

TONY J. TYRE - SBN 269506

ALLYSON S. HELLER - SBN 315086

WILLIAM C. MASON III - SBN 319441

TYRE LAW GROUP, PC 100 S CITRUS AVE., SUITE 101 COVINA CA 91723

Telephone (626) 858-9378 (BSC 228383) 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26 CNS-4036228# BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RICHARD GUBIOTTI CASE NO. 25STPB07062 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RICHARD GUBIOTTI.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOEY GUBIOTTI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOEY GUBIOTTI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARCO ANTHONY ARIAS CASE NO. 26STPB04365

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARCO ANTHONY ARIAS.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DANIEL ANTHONY ARIAS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DANIEL ANTHONY ARIAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 05/20/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/02/26 at 8:32AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner

ALEXANDER D. NAPOLIN - SBN 280067 NAPOLIN APC

Baldwin Park City Notices

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ELMER GLENN WILLIAMS in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ELMER GLENN WILLIAMS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 05/22/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 44 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

SAMUEL B. LEDWITZ - SBN 197721 BEZAIRE, LEDWITZ & ASSOCIATES

2780 SKYPARK DR., SUITE 295 TORRANCE CA 90505

Telephone (310) 316-2400 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26 CNS-4036825# PASADENA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: FRANK TETLEY CASE NO.

30-2026-01559178-PR-LACMC

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of FRANK TETLEY.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARY TETLEY in the Superior Court of California, County of ORANGE.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARY TETLEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 05/27/26 at 1:30PM in Dept. CM08 located at 3390 HARBOR BLVD., COSTA MESA, CA 92626

NOTICE IN PROBATE CASES

The court is providing the convenience to appear for hearing by video using the court’s designated video platform. This is a no cost service to the public. Go to the Court’s website at The Superior Court of California - County of Orange (occourts.org) to appear remotely for Probate hearings and for remote hearing instructions. If you have difficulty connecting or are unable to connect to your remote hearing, call 657-622-8452 for assistance. If you prefer to appear in-person, you can appear in the department on the day/ time set for your hearing.

Attorney for Petitioner

VICTORIA KO - SBN 282539 LAW OFFICES OF VICTORIA KO 28202 CABOT RD., STE. 300 LAGUNA NIGUEL CA 92677

Telephone (949) 596-9070 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26

CNS-4036889# ANAHEIM PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GUSTAVO M. ROJO

CASE NO. 26STPB04529

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of GUSTAVO M. ROJO.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by AARON JACOBS AND ETIENNE THIBAULT in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that AARON JACOBS AND ETIENNE THIBAULT be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/22/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 99 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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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.

Attorney for Petitioner

JEFFREY MARVAN - SBN 203686

ANDRE ZAKARI - SBN 284129

MARVANLAW, A.P.C.

500 S. GRAND AVE., SUITE 1490

LOS ANGELES CA 90071

Telephone (213) 386-5988

4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26

CNS-4037375#

BALDWIN PARK PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

ELKE BIANCA ARBUCCI

CASE NO. 26STPB04608

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELKE BIANCA ARBUCCI.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN ARBUCCI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JOHN ARBUCCI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/27/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Attorney for Petitioner

LINDA TOROSSIAN - SBN 238456

TAYLOR SUMMERS & TOROSSIAN, P.C.

301 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD, SUITE 450 PASADENA CA 91101

Telephone (626) 795-7400

4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26

CNS-4037690#

BURBANK INDEPENDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SOILA ALMA FUENTES CASE NO. 25STPB14505

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SOILA ALMA FUENTES.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KRYSTAL RINGO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KRYSTAL RINGO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 05/15/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Telephone (855) 219-3333 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26 CNS-4038051# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARIA AUXILIO FUENTES CASE NO. 25STPB14506

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARIA AUXILIO FUENTES.

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KRYSTAL RINGO in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KRYSTAL RINGO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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: 05/15/26 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 Room 236 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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.

Attorney for Petitioner

JAMES D. HORNBUCKLE - SBN 230407

GOMEZ LAW, APC 3250 WILSHIRE BLVD., STE. 1901 LOS ANGELES CA 90010

Telephone (855) 219-3333 4/30, 5/4, 5/7/26

CNS-4038053# WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Victor Del Rio

Case No. 25STPB11314

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Marissa Dianne Del Rio in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Marissa Dianne Del Rio be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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 on May 26, 2026 at 8:32 AM in Dept. 236. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. 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.

Petitioner:

Marissa Dianne Del Rio

4807 N Sunflower Ave, #D Covina, Ca 91724 626 494 1567

April 27, 30, May 4, 2026 WEST COVINA PRESS

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Karie Hoyt

Case No. 26STPB04696

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

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Nathan Hoyt in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Nathan Hoyt be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Dept. 629. located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. 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.

May 4, 7, 11, 2026 WEST COVINA PRESS

the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: CHI HO LI AND UN TENG LEI, Trustees of the Panorama Court Trust dated September 10, 2018 Duly Appointed Trustee: Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation Recorded 7/5/2023, as Instrument No. 20230436082, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check made payable to Beacon Default Management, Inc. (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit:

by said Deed of Trust, including, without limitation, fees, and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, together with reasonably estimated costs, charges, expenses, fees, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice

Exhibit “B” attached hereto A.P.N.: 8493-051-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. The name, street address and telephone number of the Trustee is: Beacon Default Management, Inc. 30101 Agoura Court, Suite 203 Agoura Hills, California 91301 Phone: (310) 929-5457 Trustee’s Sale No. 2025-100893 FOR TRUSTEE

SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Stox Posting & Publishing, LLC Sale Line: (844) 477-7869 www.stoxposting.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025-100893. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid

placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you may call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website: www.stoxposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2025-100893 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid, so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 4/08/2026 Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation, as trustee Shannon Papa, Authorized Signatory EXHIBIT “A’ Legal Description Parcel 1: In the City of West Covina, County of Los Angeles, State of California, being a portion of Lot 151 of Tract No. 32324 as per Map filed in Book 989 Pages 77 through 93, inclusive of Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of that certain curve concave Southerly having a radius of 526.00 feet in the Southerly boundary of said Lot 151 with a line parallel with and 6.50 feet Westerly, measured at right angles, from the Easterly line of aid Lot 151, a radial line to said intersection bears North 13º 15’ 12” West; thence along said parallel line North 12º 32’ 43” West 242.39 feet to a point in that certain curve concave Southerly having a radius of 324.00 feet in the Northerly boundary of said Lot 151, a radial line to said point bears North 24º 16’ 27” West; thence along said boundary the following courses: Westerly along last said curve through a central angle of 06º 04’ 43” a distance of 34.37 feet, tangent to said curve South 59º 38’ 50” West 82.25 feet, South 21º 40’ 59” East 217.84 feet and Easterly along said curve having a radius of 526.00 feet through a central angle of 08º 25’ 47” a distance of 77.39 feet to the Point of Beginning. Except therefrom one-half of all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances in and under said land, as reserved in deed recorded in Book 10, Page 39 of Deeds. Also except therefrom one-half of all oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances in and under said land, as reserved in Deed recorded in Book D2253, Page 119, Official Records. Parcel 2: Nonexclusive easements and rights for access, ingress and egress and other purposes, as set forth in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Reservation of Easements for Claybourne ridge, recorded on November 9, 2000 as Instrument No. 2000-1760136, Official Records of said county, and any amendments thereto (“The Declaration”). EXHIBIT “B’ Personal Property All equipment, fixtures, and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned by Trustor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the Real Property; together with all accessions, parts, and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any of such property; and together with all proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) from any sale or other disposition of the Property. Please Publish 959171 / 2025-100893, West Covina- West Covina Press, 04-202026,04-27-2026,05-04-2026

T.S. No. 139142-CA APN: 5646-009-022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/19/2000. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/28/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/24/2000 as Instrument No. 00 1659002 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JAMES SARNOFF AND VIZMA SARNOFF, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELESNORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1120 CORTEZ DR, GLENDALE, CA 91207-1808 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to

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the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $362,939.08 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 3133319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 139142-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 139142-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 313-3319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 959097 / 139142-CA, Glendale - Glendale Independent, 04-27-2026,05-04-2026,05-112026, GLENDALE INDEPENDENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260002799

The following persons are doing business as: West Coast Sourdough Ontario, 2780 E Riverside Dr Suite A, Ontario, CA 91761. Mailing Address, 603 S Milliken Ave, Suite F, Ontario, Ca 91761. # of Employees 12. WCS Ontario Inc (CA, 603 S Milliken Ave F, Ontario, CA 91761; Caleb Cabrera, President. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on February 6, 2026. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Caleb Cabrera, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 2, 2026 NoticeIn 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 forth 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) File#: FBN20260002799 Pub: 04/13/2026, 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2026739916. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Utility Consultants of Orange County, 23101 Moulton Pkwy #202, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Full Name of Registrant(s) Mike Schneider Inc (CA, 23101 Moulton Pkwy #202, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 1989. Utility Consultants of Orange County. /S/ Michael Schneider, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Orange County on April 7, 2026. Publish: Anaheim Press 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260003489

The following persons are doing business as: Ridge 909, 6371 haven ave ste 3 #52, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. Mailing Address, 6371 haven ave ste 3 #52, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737. # of Employees 0. Gabriel Treuhaft. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 8, 2026. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).

I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Gabriel Treuhaft, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 14, 2026 NoticeIn 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 forth 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) File#: FBN20260003489 Pub: 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026 San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260003525

The following persons are doing business as: Empire Apartments, 3132 Triumph Lane, Ontario, CA 91764. Mailing Address, PO Box 1919, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91727. VMA Apartments 1, LLC (CA, 3595 Inland Empire Blvd BLDG 2 #2100, Ontario, CA 91764; Victor M Martinez, Managing member. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a limited liability company (llc). Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on April 9, 2026. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Victor M Mar-

tinez, Managing member. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 15, 2026 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 forth 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) File#: FBN20260003525 Pub: 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026 San Bernardino Press

FILE NO. FBN20260003378

FILED: April 13, 2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ABANDONMENT:

County of Original Filing: San Bernardino

Date of Original Filing: April 13, 2022

File No.: FBN20220003383

Fictitious Business Name(s): Brow Bar threading studio 12200B Central Avenue Chino, CA 91710

San Bernardino County Mailing Address, 12200 B Central Ave, Chino, CA 92880. San Bernardino County Name of Registrant: (1). Kalpana Bogati (2). Radha Dhami

This business is/was conducted by: a general partnership Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein on March 1, 2022 BY SIGNING BELOW, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND THAT ALL INFORMATION IN THIS STATEMENT IS TRUE AND CORRECT. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250-6277).

FBN20260003378 /s/ Kalpana Bogati, Owner 04/20/2026, 04/27/2026, 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026

San Bernardino Press

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. FBN20260003981

The following persons are doing business as: Aggie D Clough DBA Wienerschnitzel 467, 9421 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Mailing Address, 5783 Shea Ct, Fontana, CA 5783 Shea Ct. Aggie D Davis Clough. County of Principal Place of Business: San Bernardino This business is conducted by: a individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. By signing below, I declare that I have read and understand the reverse side of this form and that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250- 6277). /s/ Aggie D Davis Clough, Owner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on April 29, 2026 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 forth 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) File#: FBN20260003981 Pub: 05/04/2026, 05/11/2026, 05/18/2026, 05/25/2026 San Bernardino Press

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G League team afﬁliate of LA Lakers to move to Coachella Valley

By City News Service

TheLakers’NBAG Leaguewillmove from El Segundo to the Coachella Valley, where the team will be renamed as the Coachella Valley Lakers and will play home games at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, it was announced Thursday.

“Moving the Lakers G League team to the Coachella Valley is an incredible opportunity for the organization,” Los Angeles Lakers President of Business Operations Lon Rosen said in a statement. “The Lakers have had a strong presence in the region for decades, from the Showtime Lakers holding training camp in the 1980s to more recent preseason games.”

The team began play in the 2006-07 season as the Los Angeles D- Fenders, with their games played as doubleheaders with Lakers games at the then-Staples Center. It shifted its games to the Lakers’ El Segundo practice facility in 2011 and was rebranded as the South Bay Lakers in 2017.

South Bay had the Western Conference’s best record this season, 26-10, but lost to Stockton in the conference ﬁnals.

Acrisure Arena Senior Vice President John Page said that Riverside County Supervisor Manuel Perez and Visit Greater Palm Springs, in partnership with Oak View Group,

SB announces winners of Route 66-inspired Love Your Block initiative

By Sta

Six neighborhood groups, communityorganizations and nonproﬁts will receive a total of $26,200 in funding for community improvement projects through the second annual Love Your Block initiative, San Bernardino city ofﬁcials announced Wednesday.

Selected projects include murals, community cleanups and a little free library geared toward the historic Route 66 corridor in advance of the “mother road’s” centennial anniversary.

have worked together to bring the team to the region.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome the Los Angeles Lakers G League afﬁliate to Coachella Valley,” said Amy Latimer, Oak View Group chief business ofﬁcer. “The addition of a G League franchise in the Coachella Valley builds on the diverse event offerings at Acrisure Arena, adding another layer of excitement and solidifying the venue as a premier destination for sports and entertainment in the region.”

Season ticket deposits can be made online at coachellavalleylakers.com. The season schedule was expected to be announced during the summer.

Yucaipa, Glen Helen to host May Flowers arts-and-crafts day

By Sta

It’s the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of spring with a fun-ﬁlled May Flowers craft day at Yucaipa and Glen Helen Regional Parks on Saturday, May 16.

Event details:

-Yucaipa Regional Park (33900 Oak Glen Road, Yucaipa): 10-11:30 a.m.

- Glen Helen Regional Park (2555 Glen Helen Pkwy., San Bernardino): 2-3:30 p.m. Build a colorful ﬂower bouquet, from hand-painted poppies to paper blossoms and garden-inspired crafts. Park hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Invite the whole family, pack a lunch and explore the great outdoors

before or after the activity. Leashed pets are welcome in the parks.

Admission is $15 per vehicle and free for those camping at Yucaipa. All supplies are provided while they last.

For more information on Regional Parks, visit parks. sbcounty.gov.

“As we mark 100 years of Route 66, these Love Your Block projects highlight the importance of preserving and reinvesting in this iconic corridor,” Mayor Helen Tran said in a statement. “It’s inspiring to see residents leading efforts to beautify and reenergize this historic area, ensuring it continues to be a source of pride and opportunity for San Bernardino.”

Online and in-person voting by the community took place with a ﬁeld of 12 ﬁnalists, with six eventual grant recipients who received the most votes.

The winning projects were announced via social media April 24 and presented at an Earth Day event held in downtown San Bernardino the following day as part of a nationwide announcement by all 16 Love Your Block cities throughout the nation.

The 2026 initiative marks the second year San Bernardino has partnered with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation on the Love Your Block Program.

“Established in 2009, Love Your Block empowers residents to take an active role in revitalizing their neighborhoods,” according to city ofﬁcials. “Mini-grants of up to $5,000 are awarded to neighborhood groups, students, and civic organizations to support through small-scale, high-impact projects such as local art, beautiﬁcation and community cleanups.”

San Bernardino and Long Beach are the two California cities in the program, along with:

• Allentown, Pennsylvania

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Columbia, Missouri

• Dallas, Texas

• Durham, North Carolina

• Evanston, Illinois

• Fall River, Massachusetts

• Gary, Indiana

• Little Rock, Arkansas

• Louisville, Kentucky

• Port St. Lucie, Florida

• Rapid City, South Dakota

• Reno, Nevada

Funding is still available this year, and San Bernardino ofﬁcials will continue accepting applications and awarding grants until all funds are distributed or the program concludes on Oct. 31.

Local partners for this initiative include Music Changing Lives and the Neighborhood Association Council of San Bernardino, according to the city.

San Bernardino’s 2026

Love Your Block winners are:

The Mother Road — A Journey Through San Bernardino. Darren Villgas, resident and local artist will create a large mural at the base of the Mt. Vernon Bridge celebrating San Bernardino’s history through four archway designs featuring early railroads, Route 66, classic car culture and modern transportation.

Mt. Vernon Avenue and Seventh Street Mural. Lourdes Yanez with ICM Supremo Llamamiento will create a mural along historic Route 66 at 708 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., honoring the Westside’s rich cultural history, including the former Columbus Theatre and Teatro Azteca.

Downtown Wall of Fame Mural and Cleanup. The Downtown Neighborhood Association in collaboration with artist Christian Mariscal will feature a mural at the Court Street Square celebrating the city’s connection to Route 66 with Route 66 imagery, local landmarks and

cultural elements. The project will also feature ongoing community cleanups, helping beautify downtown and create a lasting landmark.

Connecting the Past. Hal Lacy, resident and local artist, will create a vibrant Route 66 themed mural that will transform a blank wall into a meaningful public landmark that will feature local landmarks, cultural symbols and recognizable Route 66 imagery, while also honoring Amapola Rico Taco for its 50 years as a valued neighborhood business.

The Gateway Project. The Ramona Alessandro Neighborhood Association will install a colorful sign celebrating San Bernardino’s identity as the Gateway to Southern California and its historic connection to Route 66. Located along a highly traveled corridor, the sign will create a landmark that residents will see daily, “building community pride and strengthening neighborhood identity,” ofﬁcials said. Route 66 Little Free Library. Girl Scout Troop 1134 and Girl Scout Troop 1419 will establish a Route 66-themed Little Free Library at Anne Shirrells Park near the Akoma Unity Center to provide free books for kids and families and encourage reading in the community.

Additional grant awards will be announced on the city’s social media platforms as they are ﬁnalized, ofﬁcials said.

For more information, go to the Love Your Block website at sbcity.org/1636/Love-YourBlock.

Fishing at Yucaipa Regional Park. | Photo courtesy of San Bernardino County Regional Parks/Facebook

| Graphic courtesy of the NBA G League

| Graphic courtesy of the city of San Bernardino

Riverside to honor this year’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens

By Staff

TheRiversideYouth Council on Thursday announced this year’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens.

The Youth Council is a program coordinated by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, and the annual Most Remarkable Teens event recognizes Riverside’s youth enrolled in grades eight to 12 for excellence in academics, athletics, arts and culture, communityinvolvement, leadership, courage to overcome adversity, acts of valor or any other remarkable accomplishments, officials said.

The nomination applications were reviewed, deliberated upon, then selected by Youth Council members.

This year’s 25 teens will be honored in a ceremony at the City Council meeting

May 12 at 4 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Riverside City Hall, 3900 Main St. Selected nominees, nominators and school principals were invited to attend.

The program currently operates with the mentorship of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department staff at the Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center, according to the city. The Riverside Youth Council was established in 2004 by the mayor, City Council and Police Department “to provide a platform for youth expression and leadership development,” the city statement said. “The program empowers Riverside’s youth to actively engage in public policy and contribute to decisions that directly affect their lives.”

Honorees for 2026 are: Abeer Diab, Bartolo Bacilio Pedro, Caesar Olivares, Franco Vega and Kayla Matthews from La Sierra High School; Herik Ortega, Abraham Lincoln High School; Cristoval Garcia, La Sierra High School; Logan Tan, Jazleen Kaur and Kyra Zhang from Martin Luther King High School; Eva Ramos Rivera and Ashley RodriguezMaldonado from Ramona High School; Nathaniel Suarez, John W. North High School; Arturo Vi Alba, Rachel Haynes, Simon Thrush, Savannah Bustamante, Erynn Mary and Louise Butts from Riverside Polytechnic High School; Kristilynn Tugado, Riverside Virtual School; Emma Gonzalez, Scarlette Valdez, and Aimee Villegas from Norte Vista

Compliance sweep targeting probationers, parolees nets 50 arrests

By City News Service

Alawenforcement compliancesweep targetingparolees and probationers throughout the San Jacinto Valley netted exactly 50 arrests, as well as narcotics seizures and the confiscation of other contraband, authorities said Thursday.

The multi-agency operation was conducted Wednesday at numerous locations across the valley, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Along with sheriff’s deputies, county Department of Probation, California Highway Patrol and Hemet Police Department officers were involved, complemented by California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation personnel — more than 60 law enforcement agents in all — according to sheriff’s Sgt. Matthew Cramer. He said arrestees were

booked on suspicion of committing various felony and misdemeanor offenses.

“Law enforcement officers located and seized a variety of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl,” Cramer said.

“Several felons were also found in possession of illegal weapons, and a stolen vehicle was recovered.”

The sergeant credited voter-approved Proposition 36, which passed in 2024, with enabling deputies and other sworn personnel to pursue suspects for alleged felonious crimes that were

previously categorized as misdemeanors or “wobblers.”

Prop 36 undid parts of Prop 47, passed in 2014, which reduced some drug and theft crimes to misdemeanors, removing some penalties, including incarceration.

“These (newly reclassified) felonies mean mandatory (court) appearances and are accompanied by court-ordered treatment for substance abuse,” Cramer said.

Additional multi-agency operations are planned in the coming months.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program secures over $25.3M in refunds

By Staff

TheSanBernardino CountyVolunteer IncomeTaxAssistanceprogramserved 12,924 taxpayers this season, processing an $25,304,310 in federal and state refunds and credits, officials said Thursday.

In response to growing demand for accessible tax services, the county Transitional Assistance Department offered its in-person services at 11 locations, including three mobile units. The VITA mobile team traveled from Needles to Twentynine Palms, Phelan and Chino Hills bringing free tax preparation services to residents “in diverse and underserved communities,” according to the county’s announcement.

“The continued success of the VITA program highlights the power of strong partnerships and community outreach,” Transitional Assistance Director James LoCurto said in a statement.

Homelessness

effort across the county, which resulted in more comprehensive data.”

The 2026 count expanded on previous efforts to assess the local homeless population through additional field resources and enhanced coordination, officials said.

“A mobile team was available during the count to respond in real time and connect individuals experiencing homelessness with

emergency housing, temporary shelter and supportive services,” according to a county statement.

The county also introduced a StoryMap, an internet-based tool for sharing maps, software applications and multimedia files.

“These changes were intended to strengthen the Point-in-Time Count process by improving coordination in the field, enhancing real-

time response capabilities, and providing volunteers with better tools and support before and during the count,” according to the county.

More information about ongoing efforts to address homelessness in the county, is online at sbchp.sbcounty. gov.

The 2026 count’s full report with data on cities is available on the county’s website.

“By expanding access to free, high-quality tax services, we are helping more residents achieve financial stability and strengthening the local economy.”

VITA established several new partnerships this year with agencies, community organizations and city departments, including the office of state Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Adelanto, the Victorville City Library and the San Bernardino County Department of Child Support Services. The program also continued its collaboration with the nonprofit Aspiranet, supporting foster youth taxpayers throughout the Inland Empire.

Expanding on program offerings that began last year, the program provided 197 self-employment tax returns with expenses for residents working in the growing gig economy, including those providing delivery, rideshare

services and child care, officials said.

“Customer support remained a key strength of the program,” according to the county. “The VITA Interactive Voice Response team, consisting of 12 staff members, handled more than 13,000 calls throughout the tax season, ensuring residents received timely assistance and information.”

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has commended VITA program, highlighting its wellorganized team and consistent workflow, according to county officials.

“The department’s innovative approach reflects its ongoing commitment to providing free income tax preparation services to eligible low-income families and individuals, helping ensure access to the Earned Income Tax Credit and other federal and state credits,” the county’s statement said.

An encampment sits near a freeway ramp in San Bernardino County. | Photo courtesy of the Office of Homeless Services

High School; Aryssa Singh, Ana Simon Hanna, Arling-

ton High School; Branden Edwards, Mission View High School; and Erwin Recinos, Hillcrest High School.

Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, fourth from right, celebrates the city’s Most Remarkable Teens with event participants last year. | Photo courtesy of the City of Riverside - Parks & Recreation/Facebook

| Graphic courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department