EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 59, NO. 42
Oc to ber 6, 2022
Hundreds of San Ber nardino tenants of dilapidated
America n Spo r ts Univer si ty dor mito r y order ed to va ca te proper ty and at risk of homelessness
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An estimated 200 tenants of the San Bernardino American Sports University dormitory tenants have been ordered to vacate the building, which may leave many homeless in the weeks to come.
By Manny Sandoval
n September 28th, nearly 200 tenants were informed that they must vacate the American Sports University dormitory that was neither zoned for residential use nor maintained by the owner of record. The American Sports University, Founded by Dr. Harry Hwang in 2006,
remained unaccredited through 2016 when the Department of Consumer Affairs did not approve its license.
On September 30th, the city garnered a temporary restraining order that was issued against the property owner and the property manager, urging them to notify all of its tenants about the court order, pay relocation benefits, and vacate the property within 21 days.
“The bad actor here is the property owner. The property owner had been warned for the better part of a year that the American Sports University dormitory was not adequate housing, almost like a refugee camp, and in no condition to house tenants. Still, they didn’t care,” said Councilman Theodore Sanchez. According to the city’s Public Information Officer Jeff Kraus,
the 340 W. 4th Street building, which is located in Sanchez’s first ward, will not be redtagged.
“With the condition of the building, code enforcement could have had it red-tagged, and everyone would have had 10 minutes or so to vacate the property, but that is not what is happening. Right now, the city Dorm cont. on next pg.
Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley’s Howler-ween Casino Night and Dog House Auction is back October 15th
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By Manny Sandoval
September 15
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fter three years, the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley’s Casino Night is back on Saturday, October 15th.
Tickets for the 21 years of age and older event are on sale now and cost $55.
“Each ticket includes entrance, dinner, one free drink ticket, $100 of play money, and one raffle ticket. It’s such a fun event - Halloween costumes are encouraged, but not required,” said Director of Development & Outreach Jill Henderson. Prizes for the best costume are being awarded, and this year’s Casino, cont. on pg. 2
PHOTO HSSBV The HSSBV’s Howler-ween Casino Night and Dog House Auction bring out over 150 community members - to raise money for the organization and win prizes at the same time.