COLTON COURIER Weekly
December 18, 2025
Vol 154, NO. 03
Colton’s 49th Christmas Parade Turns Museum Corner Into a Hub for Community Stories
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Members of Tomorrow’s Leaders Foundation and the Colton Area Museum pose during Colton’s 49th Annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 13 in Colton, Calif.
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Kids wave from a holiday-themed float as families line North La Cadena Drive for Colton’s Christmas Parade.
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Reyes, Mayor Frank Navarro and Councilmember Dr. G, along with entries from Teamsters Local 1932, the Colton Area Museum, Colton Joint Unified School District, Colton police and the Tomorrow’s Leaders Foundation.
Among the parade participants were Colton native state Sen. Eloise Gomez
Bertha Flores, vice president of the Colton Joint Unified school board, said she attended the parade representing both the district and Tomorrow’s Leaders Foundation, which raises scholarship money for gradu-
By Manny Sandoval he Colton Chamber of Commerce’s 49th Annual Christmas Parade rolled down North La Cadena Drive on Saturday, bringing more than three dozen floats through the city in a showcase of civic pride, youth opportunity and local history.
ating seniors. “At Tomorrow’s Leaders Foundation, we raise money for scholarships for our high school seniors in Colton Joint Unified.” Flores said the foundation is still young, but has already expanded the size of its awards. “We’re a fairly new foundation, about two years old and the first year we gave $500 scholarships,” she said. “And Christmas Parade, cont. next pg.
Colton Joint USD Wins Golden Bell as its Wellness Centers Log 14,362 Annual Visits
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Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Delivers Holiday Joy to Muscoy Elementary Students Pg. 8
PHOTO CJUSD District leaders — including Board President Dan Flores, Vice President Bertha Flores, Clerk Israel Fuentes, Trustee Patt Haro, Assistant Superintendents Anthony Ortiz and Brandon Dade, and Director of Mental and Behavioral Health Antonio Castro.
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campus-based mental health program that draws 14,362 student visits a year has earned Colton Joint Unified School District a Golden Bell Award, recognizing its Wellness Centers as a daily, school-day support system for students navigating stress, trauma and barriers to learning.
PHOTO CJUSD A Wellness Center staff member welcomes a student into a Colton Joint Unified Wellness Center, which provides school-day drop-in support, counseling and crisis intervention on campus.
The California School Boards Association honored Colton Joint Unified for “Equity Through Wellness: Serving the Whole Child at Every Site” in the Social-Emotional Health/Wellness category, citing the district’s Wellness Centers as school-based access points that provide drop-in counseling, group sessions, crisis intervention and case management. The centers are staffed by Master of Social
Work professionals and interns, and the association highlighted the district’s focus on timely, equitable and sustainable care. The district received the award at the annual California School Boards Association conference in Sacramento earlier this month. District leaders who attended the recogCJUSD Mental Health, cont. next pg.
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Christmas Parade (cont.) - this past year we awarded $1,000 scholarships.” She said the goal is “to provide more scholarships, bigger scholarships” for students from Grand Terrace, Slover Mountain, Colton, Bloomington and Washington High Schools. Flores said recipients can use the scholarships for practical expenses as they start college. “Basically for books, for supplies, for anything they need for college,” Flores said. Flores said the foundation is “actively seeking donors from businesses, individuals,” and stressed that “every single dollar that we raise goes to the foundation goes to scholarships for our kids.” She added that the scholarships support local students. Looking ahead, Flores said she wants to see Colton continue building pathways for students — whether in college or career tracks — while also expanding support for student well-being. “We have so many outstanding programs,” she said, pointing to what she described as continued momentum across district campuses. Flores highlighted the district’s Wellness Program, which she said recently received the Golden Bell award in California. “We had the wellness program even before COVID but once Covid got here, you know, the need just skyrocketed,” she said. “So we have continued to expand the program and to make resources available to our kids.”
CJUSD Mental Health (cont.) - nition included Board President Dan Flores, Vice President Bertha Flores, Clerk Israel Fuentes and Board Member Patt Haro, as well as Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Anthony Ortiz, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Brandon Dade, and Antonio Castro, the district’s Director of Mental and Behavioral Health, who is credited with building the program. Flores said the centers have become core to how the district supports students beyond academics. “Our Wellness Centers have become the heart of our secondary school campuses. They create a safe space for students to find respite and seek guidance for challenges they may be facing. With so much stress and negativity in the world, our students find support for their mental health and wellbeing in our Wellness Centers. That is why we are committed to supporting the Wellness Centers on our campuses. We want every student to feel they are heard, seen, and supported by their schools,” Flores said. Colton Joint Unified launched its first Wellness Centers in 2020 at Colton and Grand Terrace high schools, grounded in the district’s view that chronic stress, anxiety and trauma — amplified by the pandemic — can undermine academic success. District leaders structured the program around the belief that mental health supports are most effective when they are immediate, accessible and available during the school day, including moments when students may be dysregulated and need support to return to learning. The centers are designed as calm spaces where students can access brief interventions and coping strategies. The district also uses a workforce pipeline
Flores said the district’s wellness director is Antonio Castro and that the program includes interns and “a crisis team.” She said each middle and high school has a wellness center where students can step away, reset in a “relaxing atmosphere,” and talk with staff when needed. Flores also framed her work as deeply personal, describing decades of involvement with the district. “I actually was a student here, and then I was an instructional aide, and then I was a parent, and then I was a teacher, then a school principal, a director,” she said. “I retired and now I’m back as a school board member, so I’m here to stay.” She said her connection to the district goes back to childhood. “I was in third grade at Wilson, which is, you know, wow, 60 something years ago,” Flores said, adding she sees her own early experience reflected in many students. “I was a little girl from Tijuana. That came when I was in the second grade. I did not speak a word of English,” she said. “I see myself in a lot of the kids.” As the parade crowds moved past the Colton Area Museum, museum secretary Lori Sanchez said the event also serves as a visibility boost for a community institution that many residents still don’t realize is open. “The museum reopened February 24, 2024,” Sanchez said, adding it had been closed “about five or six years” during COVID and while being refurbished. She said the renovation was supported through a grant tied to thenAssemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes.
that includes bachelor’s and master’slevel interns who deliver direct services and group support while gaining field experience under professional supervision. Each center partners with Colton Joint Unified’s Department of Behavioral and Mental Health to triage students and connect them to outside services when needed, creating what the district describes as a seamless continuum of care. As the model took hold, the district expanded beyond its initial sites. In 2023– 24, centers were added to alternative high school campuses at Slover Mountain and Washington. Last year, Colton Joint Unified secured a $2 million School-Based Mental Health Grant to hire four Wellness Center Associates and establish a center on each middle school campus. In April 2025, the federal government rescinded the grant funds, but the district said it reapportioned funding to sustain the middle school programs and uphold its commitment to student well-being and academic success. The program spans multiple secondary campuses, including Bloomington High School, Colton High School, Grand Terrace High School, Washington High School, Slover Mountain High School, Colton Middle School, Joe Baca Middle School, Ruth O. Harris Middle School and Terrace Hills Middle School. District leaders say the Wellness Centers are rooted in two objectives aligned with the district’s whole-child approach: increasing access to timely mental health services during the school day to reduce the impact of trauma and strengthen students’ sense of belonging, and mitigating barriers that prevent students from learning — including trauma, housing insecurity, food scarcity and emotional dysregulation.
Sanchez said the work included painting, new flooring, elevator repairs and upgrades to make the building “earthquake proof," calling the overall cost “close to a million dollars.” Inside, Sanchez said visitors can find historical displays throughout the building — including exhibits on longtime community figures and industry — and Colton High School yearbooks that span generations. “We have every single yearbook starting from 1903,” she said, noting the oldest is protected because it cannot be handled like newer volumes. Sanchez said the museum’s most immediate need is staffing support. “We need people to volunteer,” she said, explaining that the museum’s current hours are limited because the board is volunteer-run. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM, she said, and admission is free. Sanchez said the parade helps prompt basic questions from passersby — including confusion about the historic building’s former identity. “They think it’s still a library. Hasn’t been a library since 1987,” she said, adding she is glad the Carnegie building was preserved. By day’s end, Flores said the parade captured what she believes residents value most about the city. “One thing that makes Colton special is that it’s so united as you can see today in the parade,” she said. “You know, the unity is amazing.”
The district says students with emerging or ongoing mental health needs can walk in daily for support, including individual and group counseling and social-emotional skill-building. At the same time, the centers operate as access points for students and families to receive case management, basic resources and short-term support services, with the goal of helping students arrive to class emotionally and physically prepared to engage. The district reported that during the 2024–2025 school year it received more than 1,000 mental health referrals and more than 500 referrals for case management and outreach services. Across nine Wellness Centers, the district recorded more than 13,000 student walk-ins, which it points to as evidence of accessibility and day-to-day use. The district also reported shifts in student engagement indicators over time. From 2023 to 2025, average daily attendance increased from 92.41% to 92.61% and chronic absenteeism decreased from 26.73% to 24.53% — changes the district connects to the idea that readily available mental health supports can strengthen students’ connection to school. Student exit surveys collected after Wellness Center visits, the district said, showed 84% of students reported improved emotional coping skills, 82% reported improved self-image, and 70% said they viewed school as a more positive place. District leaders also point to student testimony as a measure of the centers’ impact. At an AVID Stole ceremony at Colton High School, senior Vivian Guevara honored her school’s Wellness Center Associate for what she described as a profound influence on her life.
“When it comes to the topic of mental health, most turn toward the negative side of it. However, Mrs. Villa helped others see the positive in seeking help. Thanks to her, I will go to college and shout proudly that I did it,” Guevara said. Colton Joint Unified said sustainability has been embedded into the Wellness Center model since its launch, with systems and infrastructure designed for long-term continuity. The program is currently funded through diversified sources including Title I, a CYBHI Capacity Grant, and the California Community Schools Partnership Program Implementation Grant, which the district says demonstrates fiscal stability. The district also committed general fund resources to Wellness Center positions to ensure continuity beyond the lifespan of current grants. Starting in 2025–2026, Colton Joint Unified plans to bill eligible mental health services through the CYBHI statewide fee schedule, generating ongoing revenue to support sustainability. District leaders say long-term viability is also reinforced by a districtwide structure in which Board and Cabinet leadership prioritizes student wellness in strategic planning and budget decisions, and by an internal workforce supported by four licensed clinical social workers and a university internship pipeline that expands capacity and creates future hires. With diversified funding, an intentional staffing model and built-in flexibility based on student needs, district leaders say the Wellness Centers have demonstrated success over the last five years and are positioned for sustained, long-term investment in student mental health and academic success.
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s our friends in the Jewish community begin their celebration of Hanukkah, several tragic incidents have occurred across the globe, targeting people simply because of their faith. Unfortunately, Redlands is not immune to these hateful acts, as a local family was targeted because of their festive home decorations celebrating Hanukkah. The Redlands Police Department is currently investigating a potential hate crime targeting a Jewish family in the 1300 block of Magnolia Avenue in Redlands Friday, Dec. 12. The family had just arrived home Friday evening when a vehicle drove past the victims’ residence, yelled an antisemitic slur and fired several shots. No injuries or damage were reported. No shell casings were found, and home surveillance video showed no muzzle flash leading police to believe the weapon was an airsoft handgun.
Police believe the family was targeted because of the festive decorations set up outside their home to celebrate Hanukkah. “While we are relieved that no injuries occurred, it is important to reaffirm our support of our community members, no matter their faith,” said Mayor Mario Saucedo. “Violence and hatred have no place in Redlands.”
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Man Killed in Rialto Home Shooting After Argument; Suspect Surrenders and Faces Murder Charge By Rialto Police
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n Monday, December 15, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received a 91-1 call reporting a shooting inside a residence in the 3400 block of North Grapewood Avenue. Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male victim inside the residence. The
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victim was unresponsive and suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the head and upper torso. Rialto Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 10:21 p.m. due to obvious signs of trauma. Rialto Police Department Detectives were called to the scene and have assumed the investigation. The circumstances leading up to
the shooting remain under investigation. Preliminary information indicates that a brief argument occurred between the victim and the suspect moments before the shooting. The suspect later turned himself in to law enforcement and claimed responsibility for the shooting. This incident appears to be isolated, and investigators do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the public.
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IEHP Foundation Network Arms 80 Nonprofit Leaders for Inland Empire Policy Fights on Safe Housing, Hunger, Youth
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Malek Bendelhoum and Shaheen Nassar of Sahaba Initiative, Russell Degnan and Mario Jacobs of Operation New Hope, Daniel Castillo of Reach Out, and Cesar Navarrete and Cynthia Gutierrez of Children’s Fund walk through IEHP Foundation in Rancho Cucamonga on Dec. 15, 2025.
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ighty Inland Empire nonprofit leaders spent the past year sharpening leadership and advocacy skills, then fanning out across the Capitol for 75 meetings with state legislators and their staff to press for solutions grounded in what they see every day on the ground. The effort is part of the Champions for Vibrant Health Leadership Network, a two-year initiative funded by the IEHP Foundation that supports 40 Inland Empire nonprofits by strengthening the skills, networks and capacity of their leaders. Each organization nominates an executive leader and an emerging leader to participate in in-depth leadership training and advocacy experiences. Alongside funding, participants receive coaching and peer support aimed at helping nonprofits grow their impact, become more sustainable and better equipped to pursue long-term policy and collective solutions in the communities they serve. The 80 leaders recently wrapped their first year together after four in-person sessions, an advocacy trip to Sacramento and a three-day strategy summit to learn, grow and plan for next year. The network is scheduled to convene again in January 2026 and travel to Sacramento in February 2026. The push comes as nonprofits nationally warn of rising demand and tightening margins. In its 2025 annual review, Independent Sector — a national membership organization for nonprofits, foundations and corporate giving programs — reported that 68% of nonprofits expect demand for their services to increase in 2026, while 81% of surveyed organizations struggled in 2025 to raise enough funds to cover all of their costs. That squeeze surfaced repeatedly in interviews with four participating organizations on Monday, Dec. 15, held at IEHP Foundation in Rancho Cucamonga: Sahaba Initiative, Operation New Hope, Reach Out and Children’s Fund. Sahaba Initiative Executive Director
Malek Bendelhoum said the organization’s services and advocacy focus on stabilizing families while building paths to long-term mobility. “All of our work really centers around helping break individuals and families out of the cycle of poverty by advocating for and providing services around key focus areas, which is hunger, housing, economic stability and well being,” Bendelhoum said. Asked what feels most urgent in December, Bendelhoum pointed to housing and food. “I would say two things. One being housing… and then number two, food,” he said, describing how the end of the year can push already-strained budgets to the breaking point. In Sahaba’s housing work, Bendelhoum said the challenge is not only affordability, but safety. “The thing that I hear the most… is how difficult it is to find safe housing,” he said, describing families searching for places where they feel secure letting children play outside and safe simply walking from their car to their home. Shaheen Nassar, Sahaba’s development and outreach manager, said the organization aims to move beyond crisis navigation by increasing families’ earning power. “We’re in the business of breaking cycles of poverty,” Nassar said. “We don’t just keep people afloat… we help them lift themselves out of poverty by providing vocational training.” Nassar said the leadership network helped nonprofits bring community realities into policymaking. “This was empowering,” he said, describing the need for working-class and marginalized voices to be part of the political conversation. He added that the cohort pushed against a nonprofit dynamic he often sees when resources are scarce. When organizations compete for limited funding, he said, it can “structurally create this competitive nature,” even when they are ultimately advocating for the same communities. At Operation New Hope, CEO Russell Degnan and program manager Mario Jacobs described a nonprofit focused on
reentry and youth support through wraparound services, including case management, counseling and skill-building. Jacobs, who oversees youth programming, said group counseling is central to helping young people reframe what they believe about themselves and their futures. “Groups are where the magic happens,” he said, explaining that participants begin to confront “distorted belief systems” — including ideas “that they can’t make it” or that “college isn’t for me.” Degnan said the leadership network pushed his organization to strengthen internal systems that can be overlooked when nonprofits are forced to respond nonstop to emergencies. He described the need to slow down and be more intentional about onboarding and training so staff aren’t rushed into complex work without support. He also said building stronger managers who can delegate effectively is part of preventing burnout and improving long-term sustainability. Jacobs said the cohort reinforced what he sees as an often-underestimated advantage for nonprofits. “Nonprofits have a lot of power when they’re pulled together,” he said, describing the difference between one organization advocating in isolation and dozens pushing shared priorities together. Reach Out emerging leader Daniel Castillo, director of community health and policy, said the organization’s mission is broad by design and grounded in who it serves. “Reach Out’s mission is to strengthen communities,” he said, describing a focus on underserved communities, minorities and people lacking resources. “We want to bridge the gap,” Castillo added, emphasizing Reach Out’s role in bringing people together so communities can become their own leaders. Castillo said his work in substance use prevention is closely tied to local policy, including social host ordinances aimed at reducing underage drinking. “Legally… the legal drinking age is 21 and over,” he said. He argued the issue is not only enforcement, but long-term harm and normalization. “The brain doesn’t even
develop until you’re 25 and older,” he said, warning that allowing teens to drink at home can make it seem acceptable elsewhere. Castillo said the leadership network’s value is also practical because it creates time and space for collaboration that nonprofits rarely get during daily operations. “One of the biggest things that I have taken away from the Leadership Network is the partner, the partnering, the partnerships that we could build,” he said. “We work better together than in silos.” He said sustainable, unrestricted funding remains a core need for the organization. Children’s Fund President and CEO Cesar Navarrete and HR/operations manager Cynthia Gonzalez described an organization that supports children across San Bernardino County by funding and equipping partner agencies that provide direct services — filling gaps when other dollars cannot stretch. In December, Gonzalez said the need became especially visible. “A lot of kids… don’t get a gift during the holidays,” she said, describing the group’s Celebration of Giving campaign and the scale of need across the county. Navarrete said the organization typically aims to collect “30 to 50,000” toys, and Gonzalez said the campaign was “closer to 40,000 this year.” Navarrete said one recurring challenge is last-minute requests from nonprofits that miss the submission deadline, forcing the organization to rely on a wait list even as holiday events unfold across the region. Gonzalez added that older youth are consistently underserved. “We do have a big need every single year for teen toys for both or all genders,” she said, explaining donors often focus on younger children. Navarrete also pointed to how policy changes can shift emergency spending. He said a new requirement for landlords to provide refrigerators could free up funds in the organization’s emergency needs program for other essentials. Read the full story online at IECN.com.
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Nonprofits Selected for Fontana, San Bernardino State Surplus Land Sites to Build 333 Affordable Homes Community News
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omes & Hope, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation have been selected to develop two Inland Empire sites through California’s Surplus Land Initiative, part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of six projects intended to create 843 new affordable homes on state-owned land.
partment of Motor Vehicles property into 128 affordable large-family apartments near jobs, services and transit, the release said. In San Bernardino, the partners plan to create 205 affordable apartments on a Department of General Services site, targeting a community where many families are rent burdened, according to the announcement.
The two projects would add affordable rental housing in Fontana and San Bernardino, according to a joint announcement from the organizations.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity, and I am deeply grateful to the State and our partners for the trust they have placed in us,” said Alexander Russell, chief executive officer of Homes & Hope. “Together, we intend to turn surplus public land into long-term housing stability for Inland Empire families.”
In Fontana, the team plans to transform a former De-
Clemente Arturo Mojica, president and chief executive
officer of Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, said the projects will expand the group’s long-running work in the region and framed the developments as a way to align state resources with local, mission-driven partners. Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation said it plans to bring its “service-enriched housing model” to the two communities, with an emphasis on both construction quality and resident well-being. The organizations also thanked the Governor’s Office and the California Department of Housing and Community Development for stewarding the initiative and selecting the partnership team for the sites.
Rep. Aguilar Announces Over $7 Million for Improvements to San Bernardino International Airport Community News
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ep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced $7,397,004 for the San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) Authority’s Airport Improvement Program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants will provide $4,285,081 to reconstruct a portion of the high-traffic taxiway A and $3,111,923 to repaint and slurry the airport’s runways. “The San Bernardino International Airport plays a crucial role in our region’s economy and infrastructure,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “By improving the air-
port’s efficiency, we will improve safety, drive economic growth and address critical infrastructure needs in our community. I am proud to announce this grant funding and will continue to support investments in the Inland Empire’s transportation sector to ensure our region has the resources it needs to be successful.” “The San Bernardino International Airport continues to attract a growing list of aviation customers,” said Mike Burrows, CEO, San Bernardino International Airport. “We are very grateful to the FAA for providing grant funding for this important infrastructure project and the safety benefits it will bring to travelers and pilots flying SBD.”
The funding comes as part of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. Established in 1982, the FAA Airport Improvement Program provides grants to public-use airports to improve safety and efficiency, including for projects to fix taxiways, runways, weather stations, ramps and more. As a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Rep. Aguilar works to fund the FAA and ensure the availability of federal grants for the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program.
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T.S. No. 133585-CA APN: 0160-132-48-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/12/2006. 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 AGAINST PROCEEDING YOU SHOULD YOU, CONTACT A LAWYER On 1/6/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0347559 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GILBERT A. GONZALES AND REINA M. GONZALES, 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 OR FEDERAL STATE AND LOAN SAVINGS SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS SPECIFIED IN BANK SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND TO DO AUTHORIZED BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE NORTH WEST ENTRANCE IN THE OF THE COURTYARD CHINO MUNICIPAL COURT, 13260 CENTRAL AVENUE, CHINO, CA 91710 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: 1736 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, COLTON, CA 92324 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 pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of 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: $465,274.05 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
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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, if applicable, the and, rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 133585-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 2924m of the Section 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 website internet www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 133585-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 regarding this advice potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: 313-3319 CLEAR (855) RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 Published Colton Courier 12/4/25,12/11/25,12/18/25 C-707
Published in Colton Courier C-709 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011057 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/26/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PMI FERTILIS PROPERTIES, 12223 HIGHLAND AVE STE 106-224, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 12223 HIGHLAND AVE STE 106-224, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 # of Employees: 1 Name: FERTILIS CORP., 12223 HIGHLAND STE 106224, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92841 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3246892 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ HUNG Q TRAN, PRESIDENT 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). Published 12/4,12/11,12/18,12/25/25
Published in Colton Courier C-710 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011051 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/26/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UVR LLC, 15226 YEAGER AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 15226 YEAGER AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336 # of Employees: 1 Name: URBAN VEHICLE RELOCATION LLC, 15226 YEAGER AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: B20250354995 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 23, 2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ JASON SELAGEA, CEO 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). Published 12/4,12/11,12/18,12/25/25
Published in Colton Courier C-711 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011195 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/02/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M & D TOWING, 1030 N MOUNTAIN AVE, ONTARIO, CA 91762 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 325 E FRANCIS ST, ONTARIO, CA 91761 # of Employees: 1 Name: DONNA M VILLARREAL This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ DONNA M VILLARREAL, OWNER/OPERATOR 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). Published 12/4,12/11,12/18,12/25/25
Published in Colton Courier C-712 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011044 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/25/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUICK QUACK CAR WASH, 10159 CITRUS AVE, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 6020 W OAKS BLVD STE 300, ROCKLIN, CA 95765 Name: QUICK QUACK CAR WASH HOLDINGS, LLC, 6020 WEST OAKS BLVD SUITE #300, ROCKLIN, CA 95765 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201718410316 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ TOM HOUDEK, CFO 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). Published 12/11,12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26
Published in Colton Courier C-713 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011201 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/02/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUCKY STRIKE RANCHO CUCAMONGA, 7930 HAVEN AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 7930 HAVEN AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: LEISERV, LLC, 7313 BELL CREEK ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201400610139 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ LEV EKSTER, PRESIDENT 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). Published 12/11,12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26
Published in Colton Courier C-714 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011200 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/02/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUCKY STRIKE UPLAND, 451 W. FOOTHILL BLVD, UPLAND, CA 91786 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 451 W. FOOTHILL BLVD, UPLAND, CA 91786 Name: LEISERV, LLC, 7313 BELL CREEK ROAD, MECHANICSVILLE, VA 23111 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 201400610139 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ LEV EKSTER, PRESIDENT 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). Published 12/11,12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26
Published in Colton Courier C-716 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011616 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/12/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CULTURE CRAFTED CONSULTING, 2109 WILD CANYON DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: PO BOX 355, PATTON, CA 92369 # of Employees: 0 Name: EMILY J JERNIGAN This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ EMILY J JERNIGAN 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
Published in Colton Courier C-717 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011591 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/11/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAROLE PREPARATION, CONSULTING & COACHING, 3525 SEPULVEDA AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 3525 SEPULVEDA AVE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 # of Employees: 0 Name: DESTINY A ORTIZ This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on DEC 10, 2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ DESTINY A ORTIZ, OWNER 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
Published in Colton Courier C-718 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011440 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/09/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLEX CARGO CARRIERS, 36 DEARBORN CIRCLE, REDLANDS, CA 92374 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1752 E LUGONIA AVE #117, REDLANDS, CA 92374 Name: WORKHORSES & WINGS LLC, 36 DEARBORN CIRCLE, REDLANDS, CA 92374 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE
By signing, I declare 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). /s/ RYAN GRIJALVA, MANAGING MEMBER 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
Published in Colton Courier C-719 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011495 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/10/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JDB COLLECTIBLES, 1002 W COUNTRY CLUB BLVD, BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: PO BOX 410, BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314 # of Employees: 2 Name: JONATHAN D BASILE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on MAY 25, 2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ JONATHAN D BASILE, OWNER 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
Published in Colton Courier C-720 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011435 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/09/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ETERNAL ARIEL LUX, 14342 WESTWARD DRIVE, FONTANA. CA 92337 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 14342 WESTWARD DRIVE, FONTANA, CA 92337 # of Employees: 0 Name: NICOLE M CURIEL This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ NICOLE M CURIEL, OWNER 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 provid-
ed 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
Published in Colton Courier C-721 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011614 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/12/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DAN’S LAWNMOWER CENTER, 662 W RIALTO AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 662 W RIALTO AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 # of Employees: 6 Name: LYNN A HIRTZ This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on FEB 01, 1971 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ LYNN A HIRTZ, OWNER 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
Published in Colton Courier C-722 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250011556 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 12/11/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FIERRO FAMILY CHILD CARE, 2629N SIERRA WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 2629N SIERRA WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92405 # of Employees: 0 Name: MARIA D FIERRO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 23, 2002 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ MARIA D FIERRO, CHILDCARE PROVIDER 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). Published 12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26,1/8/26
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Office: (909) 381-9898 Published in Colton Courier C-694 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010932 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/21/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PREMIER BUSICENTERS, PREMIER NESS WORKSPACES, 9431 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 100, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 9431 HAVEN AVE, SUITE 100, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: PREMIER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, INC., 2102 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92612 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 3259497 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 15, 2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ JEFFREY REINSTEIN, CEO 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-695 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010737 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/14/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VELENA BEAUTY, LUMEA BY VELENA, 3873 SCHAEFER AVE SUITE E, CHINO, CA 91710 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 12205 CONCORD CT, CHINO, CA 91710 # of Employees: 1 Name: VELENA GROUP LLC, 3873 SCHAEFER AVE E, CHINO, CA 91710 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOV 05, 2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ XINTING YE, MANAGING MEMBER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-696 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010767 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/17/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SWEET AND EZEE BAKES, 256 W CROMWELL ST, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 256 W CROMWELL ST, RIALTO, CA 92376 # of Employees: 0 Name: LISA ANDRADE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ LISA ANDRADE, INDIVIDUAL 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
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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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-697 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010560 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/10/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ESPOOKY LOTERIA, 1210 HAMNER AVE, 1057, NORCO, CA, 92881 County of Principal Place of Business: RIVERSIDE Business mailing address: 1210 HAMNER AVE, 1057, NORCO, CA, 92881 # of Employees: 1 Name: SANTOS M. MENDEZ State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ SANTOS M. MENDEZ, OWNER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-698 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010844 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/18/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUPER DOLLAR STORE, 17525 ARROW BLVD, SUITE A, FONTANA, CA 92335 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 4824 SANDERLING WAY, FONTANA, CA 92336 # of Employees: 3 Name: HEERJENIL OUTLET INC, 17525 ARROW BLVD, SUITE A, FONTANA, CA 92335 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOV 26, 2020 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ SMITUL V PATEL, PRESIDENT 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-699 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010911 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/21/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUICK QUACK CAR WASH, 950 E HOSPITALITY LANE, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 6020 W OAKS BLVD, STE 300, ROCKLIN, CA 95765 Name: QUICK QUACK CAR WASH HOLDINGS, LLC, 6020 WEST OAKS BLVD SUITE #300, ROCKLIN, CA 95765 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: DE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to
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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). /s/ JOHN KELLEHER, CFO 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-700 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010633 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/12/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RANCHO DE PHILO WINERY, 10050 WILSON AVE, ALTA LOMA, CA 91737 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 10050 WILSON AVE, ALTA LOMA, CA 91737 Name: ALAN R TIBBETTS, JANINE B TIBBETTS This business is/was conducted by (a/an): MARRIED COUPLE Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/04/2020 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ ALAN R TIBBETTS, CO-OWNER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-701 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010606 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/10/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COUNTRY CLUB WEST APARTMENTS, 422 WIER RD, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 422 WIER RD, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Name: ED HADDAD This business is/was conducted by (a/an): LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/03/2020 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ ED HADDAD, GENERAL PARTNER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-702 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010679 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/13/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KASS’ CITY, 7980 CAMBRIDGE AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 7980 CAMBRIDGE AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730 Name: MOHAMAD KASFY This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi-
ness name or names listed above on 09/14/2016 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ MOHAMAD KASFY, OWNER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-703 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010668 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/13/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Q NAILS & SPA, 3410 GRAND AVE STE D, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 3410 GRAND AVE STE D, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 Name: Q SALON, INC., 3410 GRAND AVE STE D, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/23/2020 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ JOHNNY TRUONG, PRESIDENT 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-704 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010632 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/12/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PAVILLION SMILE DENTAL CARE, 2094 W. REDLANDS BLVD. SUITE 103, REDLANDS, CA 92373 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 2094 W. REDLANDS BLVD. SUITE 103, REDLANDS, CA 92373 Name: LUZVIMINDA V. DAYRIT, DDS, INC., 12188 FOOTHILL BLVD STE 101, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/04/2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ LUZVIMINDA DAYRIT, CEO 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-705 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010653 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/12/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TRUELIGHT
JEWELRY, 999 N WATERMAN AVE #A-24, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 999 N WATERMAN AVE #A-24, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92410 Name: DAE WOON LEE This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/03/2020 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ DAE WOON LEE, OWNER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-706 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010716 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/14/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INSTANT EXCELLENCE IE MOBILE DETAILING, 1155 S RIVERSIDE AVE, RIALTO, CA 92376 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 1155 S RIVERSIDE AVE SPC 71, RIALTO, CA 92376 Name: JOHN VO This business is/was conducted by (a/an): INDIVIDUAL Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on OCT 22, 2025 By signing, I declare 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). /s/ JOHN VO, OWNER 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). Published 11/27,12/4,12/11,12/18/25
Published in Colton Courier C-715 Fictitious Business Name Statement FBN20250010502 Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino 11/07/2025 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TWISTED METALWORKZ, 760 E FRANCIS ST SUITE R, ONTARIO, CA 91761 County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO Business mailing address: 760 E FRANCIS ST SUITE R, ONTARIO, CA 91761 Name: TWISTED METALWORKZ, 760 E FRANCIS ST SUITE R, ONTARIO, CA 91761 State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA Inc./Org./Reg. No.: 4825842 This business is/was conducted by (a/an): CORPORATION Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on NOT APPLICABLE By signing, I declare 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). /s/ MERCEDES GUADALUPE VERDIN, SECRETARY 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). Published 12/11,12/18,12/25/25,1/1/26
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San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Delivers Holiday Joy to Muscoy Elementary Students
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San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. (back, left) presents $5,000 to Muscoy Elementary School at the Dec. 9 toy giveaway Baca organized. The funds were gratefully received by Muscoy Principal Juan Ortiz (back, center), SBCUSD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Sandra Rodriguez (back, right) and Muscoy Elementary students.
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an Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., in partnership with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), brought holiday cheer to Muscoy Elementary School on December 9 by distributing toys to all 650 students and presenting the school with $5,000 to be used for the school’s greatest need. The event created a moment of joy for students and highlighted the strong community partnership supporting children in the Muscoy community. A school staff room was transformed into a cheerful Santa’s workshop filled with toys of every kind. Tables were stacked with bright pink Barbies, sturdy Tonka trucks and stuffed animals in every size and color. Everywhere you looked there was something that promised joy for a child.
Supervisor Baca, Jr. greeted students and personally handed out toys to them. The campus was filled with excitement as each child received a gift to brighten their holiday season. For Muscoy Elementary Principal Juan Ortiz, the meaning of Tuesday’s celebration goes far beyond the gifts that students received. “This is exactly the kind of community support that lifts our students and reminds them they are valued,” Ortiz said. “Our kids will remember this generosity long after the toys are gone. Moments like this show them that people believe in their future.” Supervisor Baca, Jr. emphasized that Muscoy is family to him and underscored his commitment to the community’s young people. “This event ensures every student receives a toy—no
matter their financial situation—and reminds them that their community is here to support, uplift and celebrate them.” Muscoy sixth-grade student Yaretzi Romero summed up the moment with these words: “it’s so awesome.” “Supervisor Baca is so nice for doing this.” Romero continued as she waited for her class to select toys. “I really love plushies of all types, and I’m hoping to get one.” SBCUSD Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Sandra Rodriguez expressed gratitude for the partnership and the ongoing support Supervisor Baca, Jr. provides to the Muscoy community. “There are people in this community who think of you and care about you,” Rodriguez told students gathered for the assembly. “They believe in you, and they know you’re going to have a bright future.”