El Chicano - 08/14/25

EL CHICANo

By Manny Sandoval

In the Inland Empire, most renter households considered rent-burdened — paying at least 35 percent of their income on rent — actually spend more than half of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. The finding underscored urgent conversations at the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Policy & Philanthropy Summit, held Aug. 6–7 at the Riverside Convention Center.

The two-day event drew nearly 500 nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and advocates from across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, and even beyond, under the theme “Common Ground for the Common Good.”

Conversations throughout the summit were framed by the “vital conditions” — seven interconnected pillars for building thriving communities: basic needs for health and safety, humane housing, meaningful work and wealth, lifelong learning, reliable transporta-

tion, belonging and civic muscle, and a thriving natural world.

During a humane housing panel, California Assemblymembers Dr. Corey Jackson and Robert Garcia tackled the Inland Empire’s affordability crisis head-on. Jackson stressed the need for government, nonprofits, and the private sector to end siloed work and coordinate strategies.

“There isn’t a single report, study, or recommendation that doesn’t say we have to stop operating in silos,” Jackson said. “If we're all serving the same population, we should be coordinating, sharing information, and creating spaces where nonprofits, government, and business can hear the same message and work together. That’s when we can truly call ourselves a community and deliver for the people we profess to care about.”

Pressed on why developers continue building larger, costlier homes, Jackson pointed to Summit cont. on next pg.

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Green and Gold is bold and Eisenhower High School recently commemorated a positive, historic moment that will support students in academic success for the years to come.

With cheers, applause, and the snip of the official ribbon cutting scissors, Rialto

Unified School District’s Dwight D. Eisenhower High School officially opened its New Learning Complex on the morning of August 8, with a pair of majestic, gleaming classroom buildings that signal a bold new chapter for the 65-year-old historic campus.

Rialto USD Board Members joined District officials, business, city and com-

munity leaders, Eisenhower High School administration, students, some teachers and classified staff gathered to celebrate the $36-million project that was paid for through the Measure “Y” school bond, which was approved by Rialto USD voters in 2010. The new buildings replace the old portable classrooms with modern, technology-rich classrooms for today’s students.

Summit (cont.)

- the economics of land value and profit margins. He highlighted his bill, AB 317, which incentivizes smaller, more affordable homes so younger generations can buy in the communities where they grew up.

Garcia said decades of underbuilding are a key driver of high housing costs. “Housing is the issue of our time right now. It is increasingly more and more unaffordable for many families,” Garcia said. “One of the solutions is the supply side — the reason housing is so expensive is because we do not have the units that should have been built decades prior. But, with the recent legislation that was passed is to streamline the development for rental housing and single family homes. The Inland Empire is definitely a place where we can build more housing and make it affordable.”

Jackson pushed back on the stigma surrounding affordable housing. “The biggest misconception is that affordable housing is going to lead to crime and all kinds of other things that you should be afraid of. And it's absolutely not true. If you want a safe community, you want to make sure everyone has housing they can afford,” he said. He also placed responsibility on bad actors in the housing market, singling out slumlords for failing to make repairs, ignoring sewage issues, and allowing infestations and mold to persist. “Anyone doing business in the housing market… has a responsibility, and those are not negotiable,” he said.

He also addressed “not in my backyard” opposition. “We need to stop saying we want housing,

but I don't want ‘that type of housing near me’ because that type of housing is going to ‘bring those kinds of people,’” Jackson said. “To be honest, those kinds of people don't want to live near you anyway.”

The discussion expanded beyond housing to food insecurity, with Jackson noting recent federal cuts to SNAP benefits. He said he hosted a statewide listening session to prepare for the impact and secured funding to keep California’s food bank support at $60 million instead of dropping to $6 million. He also addressed environmental concerns about streamlined housing legislation potentially paving the way for unchecked warehouse or industrial development, saying, “We’re in a crisis. The status quo is no longer acceptable. If we see people taking advantage of it, there’ll be bills to close those holes — but we cannot be afraid to act.”

Following the panel, Inland Empire Community News sat down with Jackson one-on-one. He reiterated his call for coordinated, cross-sector action, stressing that housing, homelessness, and food insecurity are deeply interconnected. “We have to stop working in isolation,” he said. “Government, nonprofits, and business all need to be hearing the same message and working from the same plan.”

Throughout the summit, speakers linked humane housing to the broader vital conditions, arguing that neglect in one area — whether transportation, education, jobs, or environmental health — can cascade into others. The event challenged leaders to align policy, funding, and grassroots efforts to reinforce one another, rather than work in silos.

Rialto Unified (cont.)

- “When big projects such as these happen, it takes time,” said Rialto USD Board President Dr. Stephanie E. Lewis during the morning grand opening ceremony. “It takes commitment. It takes patience. At Rialto Unified School District, we are not just going with the low bid. We are going with the best bid. We thank the architects and construction teams for doing the best so that our students can be their best. If we are going to set the bar high we have to think of those standards. This new facility raises the bar at Eisenhower High School, and we thank voters for saying ‘Yes.’ ”

The ceremony also featured remarks from the RUSD Board of Education, district leadership, and representatives from Ruhnau Clarke Architects and Erickson-Hall Construction Co., the firms responsible for designing and building the facilities.

Just days after the ceremony, when students returned for the first day of school on Aug. 11, that excitement carried over. Students streamed into lightfilled classrooms with mountain views, while teachers prepared to make the most of new, innovative spaces.

The New Learning Complex includes 30 classrooms along with specialty spaces such as an e-sports lab, nursing lab, photography and digital media labs, and classrooms designed for students in the district’s severe special day class program. Both buildings also include staff workrooms, collaboration areas, and elevator access.

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Rialto Mayor Joe Baca Sr., whose children attended the flagship high school, attended and presented certificates. Rialto City Council Members Edward Montoya Jr. and Andy Carrazales, along with City Clerk Barbara McGee and several supporters joined the Mayor to celebrate the moment.

San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., who graduated from Eisenhower attended to support his Alma Mater, along with former RUSD School Board Members Joe Ayala and Joanne T. Gilbert, who were both on the school board when the bond measure was initiated for the passage.

Ike Principal Kristal Henriquez-Pulido welcomed guests before student leaders led tours of the new classrooms following the ribbon cutting.

“What a proud and exciting day it is to be an Eagle,” Henriquez-Pulido told the crowd.

“We are not just opening a building, we are launching new opportunities for learning, leadership and a lasting impact. This new facility will help us fulfill our promise that every student will graduate ready to enlist, enroll at a school, or be employed — with choices and opportunities in front of them.”

Eisenhower High School, which opened in 1959, is the oldest high school campus in the district.

In recent years, the campus has also celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, a renovated gymnasium, Nancy G. O’Kelley Administration Building and a refreshed Charles Grande Quad. But the scale and scope of the New Learning Complex stand out as a transformative leap forward.

“We are incredibly grateful to Ruhnau Clarke Architects for designing such a thoughtful and functional space, and of course, Erickson-Hall, our construction management team, for seeing this project through with professionalism and care,” said Angie Lopez, RUSD Facilities Planning Services Director, during the grand opening ceremony.

Funded by Measure “Y” — a $98-million bond — the project broke ground in July 2023 and concluded this summer, marking one of the most significant upgrades to the Eisenhower campus in decades.

For EHS senior Adzel Calderon, seeing the finished product brought the last four years full circle. “As a freshman, I started here and these buildings didn’t exist,” Calderon said. “I’ve watched them go up over the last two years and eagerly awaited their opening. Now I’m giving a tour of the building — it’s amazing.”

The completion of the New Learning Complex is part of a broader push across Rialto USD to modernize facilities and ensure students have access to safe, innovative learning environments. Past Measure “Y” projects have included renovations, upgrades, and improvements at multiple campuses. More improvements continue across the District thanks to the passage of Measure “A” in 2022.

With the ribbon cut, the buildings officially open, and students in the classrooms, the New Learning Complex stands as one of the most significant facility upgrades in Eisenhower High School’s history — the result of years of planning, voter-approved funding, and collaboration between the district, architects, and builders.

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Living Strong: Managing Your Medications Stay Healthy; Stay Safe

By Dr. Damanpreet Jamarai, Medicare & Retirement Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California

As we age, it is not uncommon that taking prescription medications becomes a greater part of our health care regimen. While the average number of medications taken by people aged 65 and older varies, data from the Kaiser Family Foundation suggests that nearly 90% of older adults regularly may take at least one prescription drug, almost 80% may regularly take at least two; and 36% may regularly take at least five different prescription drugs.

While older adults may fill those prescriptions and follow instructions, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that as many as 55% of seniors do not take their medications as prescribed by their care providers. Medication management can be an important part of one’s overall health routine, particularly as we continue to age. Not taking medications as prescribed may have some short- and longterm consequences:

Not Getting Better – Skipping doses, taking less than prescribed amounts, not filling prescriptions and not taking medications on time may slow progress and healing.

Greater Severity – Skipping medications may lead to more serious health complications such as stroke, heart attack, and blindness.

Increase Medication Resistance – In the case of antibiotics, it is important to take them as prescribed to prevent get reinfected (known as a “rebound infection”).

Taking your medications as prescribed need not be difficult. Here are some ideas:

Make a List – Include the medication name, what it is for, the dose, when to take it, how to take it, the prescribing care provider and when it was first prescribed and most recently refilled. Share this list with your primary care provider and caregiver. And remember to include over-thecounter medications, vitamins and other supplements, as well. Give the list to your care provider and caregiver.

Make Part of Daily Routine – Store your medications in a place where you routinely start and/or end your day such as beside the coffee pot or on your nightstand.

Write It Down – Purchase a standard wall calendar with space to write down the prescription medications you need to take and

when for each day. After you have taken your medication, cross it off. Be sure to include all medications – ones in your pill organizer, any in their original bottles and even the ones in the refrigerator.

Use an App – Apps can help you keep track of what medications you need to take, sending an alarm to your phone or other smart device when it is time to take your medications. According to a 2019 study from the National Institute of Health, people who use apps are nearly twice as likely to take their medications as prescribed. The wall calendar/app combination may help ensure greater adherence.

Shop Around for a Pill Organizer – Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all pill holders. Depending on how many medications you take each day, the timetable for taking those pills (morning, noon, evening, bedtime) and the size of the pills you are taking may determine what size and how many you may need. If medicines must be stored in their original containers and/or refrigerated, you may want to list them on your wall calendar or app.

Some older adults may face other challenges beyond just remembering to take medications. Your doctor, pharmacist and caregiver can play a vital role in addressing these concerns:

Reach out to your care provider – Be honest about issues and concerns you may have about your medication regimen (drug interactions, side effects, drug costs, physical limitations, timetable) so you can address them together. Always let your care provider know what vitamins and supplements you are taking as these may interact with your prescriptions. Taking medications multiple times a day? Talk to your care provider about ways to help simplify your medication regimen.

Talk to your pharmacist – Ask about refill reminders, automatic refill programs and extended fill options. Having trouble opening pill bottles, reading labels or giving yourself injections? Having trouble affording your medications? Or transportation to the pharmacy? Your pharmacist may have solutions to any physical limitations and may be able to speak to your care provider about other concerns.

Let caregivers help – Let them know what medications you are on to help ensure you are taking the right drugs at the right time. Caregivers may also help if there are questions or concerns about your medications, including the cost of these drugs, and can help reach out to your care provider or pharmacist, as needed.

Detectives Search Second Home in Missing Person Investigation

By Redlands PD

Redlands Police detectives on Tuesday served a search warrant on a second residence in connection with the disappearance of Emilio Salem Ghanem, a Nashville man last seen at a Redlands coffee shop more than two years ago.

Redlands Police, assisted by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, served the search warrant on the home in the 57000 block of Forestry Road in Anza at approximately 5 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Eight people at the home were briefly detained and later released at the scene. There were no arrests.

Ghanem was reported missing shortly after he visited a Starbucks restaurant at 625 E. Redlands Blvd. on May 25, 2023. A rented Nissan Frontier pickup he was driving was spotted on surveillance video later that day in Grand Terrace. Detectives later recovered the rental truck along with other evidence.

Ghanem had been a member of “His Way Spirit Led Assemblies,” a reli-

gious organization based in the City of Hemet. He left that organization shortly before his disappearance. Ghanem also worked for Fullshield, Inc., a pest control business owned and operated by the group. The business now operates under the name “Maxguard.”

The Anza residence, along with another residence in Hemet where police served a search warrant last week, are both connected with the group. Police recovered evidence at both locations in connection with the investigation.

Redlands detectives are also working with Claremont Police who are investigating the disappearance of another man connected with the group that was reported in 2019.

Ghanem is described as a white male adult with hazel eyes and black hair, 5 feet, 7 inches tall, 130 pounds. He was 40 years old at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information about Ghanem, his disappearance or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Redlands Police Detective Bureau at (909) 551-4424 or by email at missingperson_emilio@redlandspolice.org.

Fontana Man Pleads Guilty in Fentanyl Death of 20-Year-Old Angel DeLeon from Riverside

By Riverside PD

On November 18, 2023, Riverside Police Officers responded to the 4200 block of 1st Street in downtown Riverside regarding an adult man found deceased inside a home. The victim, 20-yearold Angel DeLeon, was believed to have overdosed after taking what was thought to be Percocet. Based on the circumstances, detectives from the Robbery–Homicide Unit and Narcotics Unit assumed the death investigation.

Detectives discovered that Angel and his acquaintances used social media to purchase Percocet pills, commonly known as M-30.

They picked up the pills from a residence in Rialto. After taking them, Angel was found unresponsive and later pronounced deceased.

The Riverside County Sheriff–Coroner’s Office determined that Angel’s death was caused due to the effects of fentanyl. The pills he had taken were counterfeit Percocet laced with fentanyl.

The investigation into who sold the counterfeit pills to Angel and his acquaintances led detectives to identify 27-year-old Markel Charles Jones of Fontana.

Jones was on parole for illegal firearm possession and had been arrested multiple times while on parole for possessing illegal narcotics for sale.

Over the following months, detectives gathered evidence showing that Jones had sold the counterfeit Percocet pills knowingly containing fentanyl to Angel, ultimately causing his fatal overdose.

In October 2024, detectives obtained a murder warrant for Jones’ arrest and took him into custody at his home in Fontana on October 24, 2024.

On July 23, 2025, Markel Jones pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession of a controlled substance for sale. He is set to receive an 11-year sentence in state prison.

Fentanyl is a deadly poison that continues to take lives in our community.

The Riverside Police Department, in partnership with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, is committed to thoroughly investigating fentanyl-related deaths and aggressively prosecuting those who sell or provide this dangerous drug.

“If you supply fentanyl and someone dies, we will hold you accountable,” said Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez. “Our detectives worked tirelessly in this case to uncover the truth and ensure the person responsible for Angel DeLeon’s death is brought to justice. Their dedication reflects our unwavering commitment to protecting our community from this deadly poison.”

To learn more about the dangers of fentanyl, access the latest statistics on fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths in Riverside County, and read powerful real-life stories to help raise awareness and prevent others from falling victim to this deadly drug, visit www.FacesofFentanyl.net.

Roving Immigration Raids Continue in Places like San Bernardino Despite Court Order

By Anthony Victoria, Frontline Observer

Immigrant rights advocates say federal immigration agents violated a court order last week when they detained day laborers outside a San Bernardino Home Depot.

According to the Pomona Economic Opportunity Center, about a dozen workers were taken into custody by Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near Highland Avenue, a popular meeting spot for day laborers seeking work.

Alexis Teodoro, an organizer with the center, said agents in tactical gear indiscriminately targeted Latino day laborers, violating a temporary restraining order (TRO) that bars “roving” immigration stops without judicial warrants.

“This was an indiscriminate raid because it was racial profiling,” Teodoro said. “The temporary restraining order is very specific and they violated several parts of the temporary restraining order.”

Teodoro added that his organization has submitted hundreds of emails to the San Bernardino City Council and other local lawmakers to urge them to protect day laborers from harassment. He says they’re specifically calling for the city to establish a day labor center and pass an ordinance against wage theft.

“You can’t judge someone by their skin color or how they look. You can’t racial profile. You cannot use location of work as a reason to target someone,” Teodoro said. “Looking for work is like freedom of speech, and unfortunately, that’s being stepped on. Day laborers are some of the most vulnerable workers. People need to pay more attention because next it could be Amazon workers, hotel workers and so on.”

The Department of Homeland Security defended the action, calling it a targeted enforcement effort.

“Border Patrol conducted [a] targeted immigration raid in San Bernardino at a Home Depot that resulted in the arrest of eight illegal aliens including Hermilo Roman Martinez. He was previously convicted of child abuse,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

said in a statement. “What makes someone a target for immigration enforcement is if they are illegally in the U.S.—not their skin color, race, or ethnicity.”

The arrests come as the Trump administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to lift the TRO issued by U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong in the Central District of California. The order, covering Los Angeles and eight other counties, prohibits immigration agents from using race, ethnicity, language or location of work as the basis for stops.

The case is the latest flashpoint in a summer of highprofile raids at Home Depots, car washes and Latino markets. News outlets CalMatters and Bellingcat have documented more than 100 raid sites in Los Angeles alone.

Kevin R. Johnson, director of the Aoki Center at UC Davis, told CalMatters that the tactics are “terrifying communities.”

“It’s going to have an impact on whether people take their kids to school or to the doctor,” Johnson said.

Fontana Unified Kicks Off 2025-26 School Year with New Beginnings, Historic Milestones

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Colorful signs, lively music, and cheerful staff welcomed back more than 30,000 Fontana Unified School District students, who greeted each other with smiles, hugs, or fist bumps, for the first day of the 2025-26 school year on Aug. 6.

The first day of the new academic year marks a new chapter for all 44 Fontana Unified schools –many of which have earned recognition, including California Schools to Watch, California Distinguished Schools, and California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition Awards, among other honors.

It was an especially historic day for two Fontana Unified schools, O’Day Short Elementary and Eric Birch High, as O’Day Short Elementary opened the year under a new name and Eric Birch High at a new location.

Fontana Unified held a historic renaming ceremony on O’Day Short Elementary’s campus on Aug. 5. Previously known as Randall Pepper Elementary, the school was renamed to honor the legacy of the O’Day Short family, which is remembered for breaking Fontana’s color barrier nearly 80 years ago.

Eric Birch High School began the school year at a new location – the former Citrus High School campus – following the summer merger of Fontana Unified’s two Model Continuation Schools. The

move aims to create a unified learning environment that offers expanded access to career technical education pathways, mental health resources, and athletics.

Students and families lined up outside O’Day Short Elementary on Aug. 6, waiting for the gates to open and officially begin the first day under the school’s new name. With cameras flashing and emotions running high, students paused for photos and shared heartfelt hugs with their families before stepping into their classrooms to meet their teachers.

The day could not come soon enough for siblings Desiray and Frank’O Gils, who are heading into third and fourth grade at O’Day Short Elementary, respectively.

The siblings both colored their hair red – one of O’Day Short Elementary’s primary colors – to celebrate the first day of school and show their school spirit and pride.

“They are excited, and I am looking forward to seeing how they expand their horizons this year,” said Vanessa Ochoa, mother to Desiray and Frank’O. “I love this school. They have been really helpful, and my son has improved tremendously here.”

At Fontana High (FOHI), maroon and white balloons adorned the school’s walkway while cheerleaders stood in formation, shaking their pom-poms and cheering on their fellow students as they entered campus to

start the school year under the leadership of new principal Joseph Malatesta.

“I couldn’t be more excited for the year ahead, I’m filled with excitement and gratitude to return home to FOHI, surrounded by an incredible team of educators who truly embody what it means to ‘Live Maroon,’” said Malatesta, who returned to Fontana High after serving as an assistant principal at Summit High in 2024-25. “It’s inspiring to see our Steelers back where they belong, and the campus full of energy once again.”

Fontana High and O’Day Short Elementary are two of 10 Fontana Unified schools opening the year with new principals, including Live Oak, Mango, Palmetto, and Sierra Lakes elementary schools; Sequoia and Wayne Ruble middle schools; Henry J. Kaiser High School; and the District’s new secondary academy that will open to seventh through 12th grade students in 2026-27.

“The first day of school is always a time of excitement and possibility, and this year feels especially significant as we celebrate meaningful milestones and new beginnings across our District,” Superintendent Miki R. Inbody said. “Fontana Unified continues to grow with purpose, grounded in our commitment to excellence and to ensuring every student has the support they need to succeed.”

City of Riverside Will Proactively Clear Encampments From Freeway Ramps Following One of the First Cooperative Agreements with Caltrans in the State

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The City of Riverside will proactively clear encampments from state freeway ramps throughout the city following the City Council’s unanimous approval on Tuesday (8/5) of one of the first delegated encampment maintenance agreements between Caltrans and a city.

The two-year pilot agreement allows City workers to remove encampments and bill Caltrans as much as $50,000 per quarter for the work -- $400,00 during the next two years. Without the agreement, the City is unable to remove encampments on State Route 91, State Route 60 and Interstate 60 within the city limits.

“This innovative agreement will allow the City to go onto state property and provide clean-ups without going through a longer permitting process,” Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson said. “This proactive effort will speed up the clean-ups, improve our public

Rspaces, and provide for reimbursement from the state.”

As part of the agreement created by the Public Works Department and the Department of Housing and Human Services, members of the City’s Public Safety Engagement Team (PSET) and its contractors will provide outreach services to people experiencing homelessness while removing debris.

Caltrans will continue its existing efforts to clear encampments within District 8, which includes Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. District 8 is the largest in California and includes 49 cities, 28,650 square miles of land, four interstates, and 32 state routes totaling 7,200 lane miles.

“This agreement does not replace the work that Caltrans already is doing,” Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Conder said. “It augments that work with City staff, which should aid our ability to remove encampments and improve our freeway system.”

Rep. Aguilar Re-Introduces the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act

ep. Pete Aguilar reintroduced the Affordable Housing Resident Services Act, which would provide funding to owners of affordable housing properties to offer supportive services for their residents.

“As we work to confront California’s affordable housing and homelessness crises head-on, we need to ensure families have the tools to build stable, successful lives,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar. “I am proud to reintroduce this critical legislation to ensure residents of affordable housing properties have access to the supportive services they need. I’ll keep working to help make affordable

housing a reality for everyone so that hardworking families in the Inland Empire can thrive.”

“National CORE commends Congress for recognizing that affordable housing must be more than just a roof over someone’s head – it must also create opportunities for families to thrive,” National CORE President Michael Ruane said. “Resident services are essential to helping families become self-sufficient, supporting seniors as they age in place, and breaking the cycle of poverty. We urge Congress to build on this historic step by formally authorizing a program for supportive services and increasing funding for this critical work.”

The Affordable Housing Resident Services Act establishes the Affordable Housing Resident Services Grant Program within the Department of Health and Human

Services. This program provides funding for supportive services to residents over a five-year period. Specifically, owners of federally-supported affordable housing properties can allocate up to 25 percent of the grant funding to hire a service coordinator, who will be responsible for delivering supportive services to residents. The grant funding would mainly be used to provide the supportive services at affordable housing properties, including: after-school programs for children and teenagers; educational opportunities for youth and adult residents; mental health, alcohol and addiction treatment; self-sufficiency resources; resources on future home ownership; financial literacy training; elder care; assistance to residents with disabilities; and other community services.

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PETITIONER IN PRO PER Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District 247 West Third Street San Bernardino CA 92415-0210 San Bernardino District –Civil Divis on PETITION OF: Maricruz Parra Rodriguez FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2521329 TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

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Parra Rodriguez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as fol ows: Present name: Cruz David Armenta Parra to Proposed name: Cruz David Armenta Parra THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in th s matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause f any why the petition for change of name should not be granted

Any person object ng to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the ob ection at east two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hear ng to show cause why the petition should not be granted If no written objection is timely filed the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/10/25, Time: 9:00 am Dept: S24 The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely check in advance of the hearing for nformation about how to do so on the court s website To find your court s website go to www courts ca gov/findmy-court htm ) A copy of this Order to Show Cause must be publ shed at east once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hear ng on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: E Chicano Dated: JUL 30 2025 GILBERT G OCHOA Judge of the Superior Court Publ shed El Chicano 8/7 8/14 8/21 8/28/25 E-982

AIRFIELD CANOPIES & UNDERGROUND SERVICE PIT PROJECT Prospective bidders are hereby notified that the SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY ("AUTHORITY" and/or Owner ) wil receive bid proposals for Airfield Canop es & Underground Service Pit Project (the Project ) The complete Bid shall be submitted via PlanetBids (an On ine Bidd ng Vendor Serv ce) with the Bidder's name and the project name Bids w ll not be accepted by facsimile or physical mailing PlanetBids Link: h t t p s : / /

Angie Lardapide

Procurement Department Housing Authority of San Bernardino 715 E Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408 procurement@hacsb com HOW TO OBTAIN BID DOCS: 1 Access www hacsb com 2 Click onto the Business tab 3 Click onto Bid #PC1441 to view and download Request for Proposal

PROPOSAL SUBMITAL RETURN: HACSB Administration Office 715 E Brier Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408

Attn: Ang e Lardapide

Procurement Department

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

DATE: September 8 2025 @ 2 PM CNS-3956541# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/14 8/21/25 E-989

/ bo-search All Bids shall be subm tted electronical y via the PlanetB ds portal The AUTHORITY will receive electronic bids only up to 10:00am on Tuesday, September 09 2025 at which time the ELECTRONIC bids will be opened and posted on PlanetBids Any bids rece ved after the specified date and time will be rejected The se ected contractor shall construct all improvements in accordance with the Request for Proposals (RFP) spec f c to this bid package The award for the project w ll be based upon the Base Bid Time for comp etion is as follows: • Base Bid = 120 Calendar Days Any questions or commun cations sha l be in writing through the PlanetBids portal Quest ons regarding the details of the project wil be accepted until Wednesday August 27 2025 at 10:00am Contract Documents may be obtained from PlanetBids A full st of all requirements regarding this project can be found in the RFP All nformation addendums and notices regarding this Project w be posted to the PlanetBids website It is the so e respons bility of all perspective respondents to check the website for any pert nent nformation that may be issued A mandatory pre-b d meet ng w ll be held at: 1601 E Th rd St, San Bernardino CA 92408 on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 10:00am Each B dder must be censed n the State of California and qua fied to perform the Work described in the RFP Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3300 the contractor must possess the fo lowing c assification of the contractor s license: Class “B” No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a pub c works contract unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relat ons pursuant to Labor Code section 1725 5 Each Bidder and each subcontractor sted by the Bidder in the bid proposal must be registered and qualified to perform pub c work pursuant to Labor Code§ 1725 5 Each proposal must be accompanied by a cert f ed cashier s check or bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the maximum amount of the bid through the PlanetBids Porta Said check shall be made payable to the SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY and when de ivered with a proposa shall constitute a guaranty that Bidder will if an award is made to them in accordance with the terms of said B dder s proposals: execute a contract on the AUTHORITY s standard form together with Labor Code Certification thereon; furn sh contract performance and payment bonds with a corporate surety or sureties satisfactory to the AUTHORITY each for not less than one-hundred percent (100%) of total bid price; furnish certif cates of nsurance ev dencing that all nsurance coverage required by the contract has been secured The bid bond performance bond, and payment bond must be obtained from sureties listed on the Department of the Treasury's Circular 570 approved ist This is a public work" pro ect and each CONTRACTOR to whom a contract is awarded must pay the prevai

California Labor Code as t relates to public works contracts Before work can begin on a public works contract the CONTRACTOR shal submit a Publ c Works Contract Award Information Form (DAS 140) to an applicab e apprenticeship program that can supp y apprentices to the site of the public work The CONTRACTOR must request dispatch of required apprent ces from an Apprent cesh p Program for each apprentice able craft or trade by giving the Apprenticeship Program The CONTRACTOR is to use a Request for Dispatch of an Apprentice Form (DAS 142) to subm t his/her wr tten request Bidders are hereby notified that the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the D rector of Industrial Relations app cable to the work to be done for the oca ity n which the work is to be performed n compl ance with Sect on 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California are on f e in the AUTHORITY s principal office at the address isted above and w ll be made available to any interested party upon request This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations The AUTHORITY reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals to waive any irregularity or to award the contract to other than the lowest b dder consistent with the award of the contract to the lowest responsible b dder B dder may not withdraw their b d for one hundred and twenty (120) days after bid opening San Bernardino Internat onal Airport Authority San Bernardino, California By: \s\ Yajaira Maldonado Deputy Clerk of the Board CNS-3954109# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/7 8/14/25 E-976

NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTE 2026-01

1 Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance VVTA is requesting quotes from qua if ed contractors to provide labor and materials for the enclosure of 2 (two) workspaces ocated in the VVTA Administration bu lding Th s project will inc ude the construction of new walls windows and doors The resu ting contract will not exceed 120 days

2 Obtaining the Request for Quote (RFQ) Document RFQ documents may be obtained from VVTA in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia, CA 92345-8305, electron ca y at www vvta org/Procurement or via www publcpurchase com Documents are also availab e via email request to smartinez@vvta org RFQs requested by cour er or v a USPS mai sha l be packaged and sent only at the Proposers expense

3 Quote Due Date and Submittal Requirements Quotes must be received before 3:00 PM (PST) Wednesday, August 27, 2025

3 1 Sea ed quote packages will be accepted at the fol owing address: Victor Val ey Transit Authority Attn: Sandye Martinez, Procurement Supervisor 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia CA 92345-8305 (760) 995-3563

3 2 Envelopes boxes or electron c submissions via p u b l i c p u r c h a s e c o m contain ng quotes must be sealed and clearly labeled with VVTA s RFQ number and the so icitation title: VVTA RFQ 2026-01 OFFICE RENOVATION ”

3 3 Proposers are to submit to VVTA either one (1) hard copy of the quote and one (1) e ectron c copy via thumb/flash drive OR submit e ectron ca y via www publicpurchase com A quote is deemed to

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responsibility to ensure that the quotes are received by the date and time stated above

of Industria Re ations are avai ab e at the California Department of Industria Relations Internet webs te at http://www

San Bernardino County Dept of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) Environmental Prevention Strategies and Services (RFP DBH #24-171 ePro #DBHE25-ADMN-5929) San Bernardino County (County) through the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide a proposed plan for the provision of Env ronmental Prevention Strategies and Services This Request for Proposals (RFP) will be an ongoing procurement The Contract period will be for a five (5) year period beginning on January 1, 2026 through December 31 2030 A proposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on: Thursday August 21 2025 @ 9:00 AM (local time) Please view the RFP in ePro for the

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this Act contractors shall be requ red to pay wages specified n a wage determ nation made by the Secretary of Labor In addition contractors shall be requ red to pay wages not less than once a week A current copy of the Davis Bacon Wage Determinations s available upon request The contractor shall attach a copy of the prevailing wage to the proposal The award of the contract shall be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination If the State of California s prevai ing Wage s h gher than Davis-Bacon the contractor is requ red to pay the h gher rate

6 Vendor Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations Cal forn a SB 854 Compliance -VVTA w l not accept a proposal from or enter a Contract with a Proposer without proof that the Proposer and ts Subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industria Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725 5, subject to limited legal exceptions The Proposer shall enter the DIR Registration Number on the proposal

7 Validity of Proposals Proposals and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days An award may be made without further discussion VVTA reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFP at any time without prior notice and VVTA makes no representation that any contract w ll be awarded to a Proposer responding to this RFQ

8 Pre-Quote Conference/ Job Walk There wil be a non-mandatory Pre-Quote Conference/Job Walk on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM PST The dead ine for quest ons is 5:00 PM (PST) Friday August 20 2025 Prospective Proposers are requested to submit questions in writing to the Procurement Supervisor at s m

g Responses shall be shared with a known prospect ve proposers by wr tten addenda only The successful Proposer shal be required to comply with al applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations

El Chicano

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Room: www thebluebook com 800 E Ma n St P O Box 500 Jefferson Valley NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@theb uebook com Phone: (800) 431-2584 Ext 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www cmdgroup com 30 Technology Pkwy S Ste 100 Norcross GA 30092 Michael Lunan m ke lunan@cmdgroup com Arch tectural Source Relations Special st Reed Construction Data (770) 209-3414

Construction Bidboard (Ebidboard) 11622 El Cam no Real #100 San Diego, CA 92130 Phone: 800-479-5314

Ema l: support@eb dboard com Website: www ebidboard com Dodge Data & Analytics 830 Third Avenue 6th Floor New York NY 10022 Phone: 877-784-9556 Email: support@ construction com

Website: www construct on com Kern County Builders Exchange 4310 Ardmore Avenue Ste 100 Bakersfield CA 93309 Phone: 661-324-4921

Ema l: kcbex@kcbex com Website: www kcbex com BidAmerica 41085 Elm Street Murr

on: The base bid amount only

IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication Thursday, August 7 2025 Second Pub ication Thursday, August 14 2025

Pre-Bid Conference and Job Walk Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 9:30AM RFI Due Friday August 22 2025 at 4:00PM Prequalif cation Application

Due Thursday August 21 2025 at 4:00PM

Addendum Due Tuesday August 26, 2025

Prequalif cation Notice Thursday August 28 2025

Bid Opening Thursday, September 4 2025 at 2:00PM

Tentative Board Meeting October 7 2025

NOA Issued (Tentative) October 8, 2025

CNS-3954062# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 8/7, 8/14/25 E-977

SUMMONS(CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) Trayvon Jamale Golden, Patrice Elaine Harris; and DOES 1-100 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE) Alberto Basulto an individual Case Number: CIVSB 2405741

NOTICE! You have been sued The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days Read the information below You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff A letter or phone call will not protect you Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case There may be a court form you can use for your response You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www courtinfo ca gov/selfhelp), your county law library or the courthouse nearest you If you cannot pay the filing fee ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default and your wages money and property may be taken without further warning from the court There are other legal requirements You may want to call an attorney right away If you do not know an attorney you may be e igible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www lawhelpcalifornia org) the California Courts Online Help Center (www courtinfo ca gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10 000 or more in a civil case The court s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado Si no responde dentro de 30 dias a corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version Lea la informacion a continuacion Tiene 30 DIAS CALENDARIOS después de que le entreguen esta citacíon y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante Una carta o una llamada te efónica no lo protegen Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato lega correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte Es possible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www sucorte ca gov) en la bibliteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le

quede más cerca Si no puede pagar a cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo dinero y bienes sin más advertencia Hay otros requisitos legales Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmed atamente Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados Si no puede pagar a un abogado es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de ucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, www law helpcalifornia org en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Ca ifornia (www sucorte ca gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales AVISO: Por ley la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costo extenos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10 000 ó mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte anted de que la coret pueda deschar el caso

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es) San Bernardino Justice Center

247 W 3rd St San Bernardino, CA 92415

The name address and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney or plaintiff without an attorney s: (El nombre la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante or del demandante que no tiene abogado es)

FGC Law P C 1730 W Cameron Ave , Suite 200 West Covina, CA 91790 (310) 560-6800 Date: 3/27/2024 Clerk (Secretario) by /s/ Gaspar Ambriz Medina

Assemblymember Ramos Donates $10,000 to Support San Bernardino Student Backpack Giveaway

Community News

More than 1,500 students in San Bernardino received backpacks filled with essential school supplies during a giveaway event on Friday, August 1, thanks in part to a $10,000 donation from Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino). The event, coordinated by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS), supports Pre-K through 12th-grade students across the 45th Assembly District and eases financial stress for local families as the school year begins.

Ramos’ donation is part of his ongoing support for community-based initiatives, including annual SBCSS-led efforts like the annual backpack giveaways and turkey drives. These programs offer immediate financial relief while uplifting youth and families throughout the region.

“Supporting students and families as they prepare for the school year is one

of the best investments we can make in our community’s future. It was inspiring to see the excitement on the children’s faces as they received their backpacks and supplies. These moments matter,” Ramos said.

During the 2023–2024 school year, nearly 32,000 students in San Bernardino County were identified as homeless under the federal McKinneyVento Homeless Assistance Act. The federal law assists students attend and succeed in school regardless of their housing status.

“These back-to-school events are incredibly powerful opportunities to uplift our students and families,” said County Superintendent Ted Alejandre. “Assemblymember Ramos has been a steadfast partner in these efforts year after year. His continued commitment to initiatives like our annual backpack giveaways demonstrates how consistent, long-term support can truly impact the lives of our students. I commend Assemblymember Ramos for his generous $10,000 contri-

bution as we work together to transform lives through education.”

Celebration of Ramos’ donation to the backpack drive was held at the Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, in San Bernardino. A state recognized non-profit of the year by Ramos in 2022.

Assisting homeless youth find stable housing and succeed in school, has been a legislative and personal priority for Ramos. Over the past two years, he introduced legislation to establish a Continuum of Care Coordinated Entry System for homeless youth that would ensure equitable access to critical services by mirroring support systems already in place for adults.

This year, Ramos also secured a onetime $31.5 million allocation in the 2025–26 state budget to stabilize 220 Foster Family Agencies across California.

This investment helps maintain placements for more than 7,400 foster youth

while the state develops a sustainable long-term funding model. Ramos also established the Ramos Family Endowed Scholarship, a lasting commitment to supporting first-generation, low-income, and historically underserved students in their pursuit of higher education.

This latest backpacking event was made possible through the partnership of several Inland Empire organizations, including annual supporters Assemblymember James C. Ramos, SBCSS, Young Visionaries, Sheik Shoes, Rescue Mission and HD Second Chance.

New supporters this year include: Children’s Fund, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Molina Healthcare, Office of Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes, Armac/ISU Insurance, Apple Valley Communications, Community Health Action Network and Assemblymember Juan Carrillo.