EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 63, NO. 11
December 18, 2025
Ella Film Festival Brings Inland Empire's First Women-Centered Film Fest to KVCR By Manny Sandoval
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he Inland Empire’s first women-centered film festival will debut Friday, Dec. 19, at KVCR Public Media in San Bernardino, with organizers promising a pink-carpet welcome, a resource expo, a women-in-film panel and an awards program built to spotlight filmmakers who say they’ve too often been left out of the industry’s main stages.
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The Ella Film Festival runs from 5 to 9:30 PM and was founded by San Bernardino Valley College Film, TV, and Media alumni Briana Navarro, Mariana Lapizco, Monet Sprague and Mars Clara. In an interview conducted Monday, Dec. 15, Navarro and Lapizco said all four are founders, while the two of them are leading the organizing effort.
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“We’ve been calling ourselves the Founding Mothers,” Navarro said.
PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Briana Navarro (left) and Mariana Lapizco (right) prepare Monday, Dec. 15, outside KVCR Public Media in San Bernardino ahead of the inaugural Ella Film Festival.
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The idea sparked earlier this year after Lapizco attended Sundance and later visited a Los Angeles festival dedicated to Latina women filmmakers.
After that event, she and Navarro began asking a question they couldn’t shake: Was there anything like it in the Inland Empire? “We thought, do we have one in the Inland Empire? I don’t think we do,” Navarro said. “That we know of,” Lapizco added, saying they researched and didn’t find an Inland Empire film festival built as a women-centered competition with submissions and awards. Naming the festival came next. Lapizco said the word “Ella” — Spanish for “she” — emerged after she and Navarro saw a mural in Los Angeles’ Fashion District welcoming people in multiple languages. “That’s the idea, right? That’s the goal,” Lapizco said, describing a longer-term vision for signage that reflects “she” and “her” across many languages. “We haven’t gotten there yet because of funding, but we definitely will.” Navarro and Lapizco said they leaned on relationships Film Fest, cont. on next pg.
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Film Fest (cont.) - they’ve built as filmmakers and as KVCR employees to make the first year possible. Both work in production roles at KVCR Public Media — Navarro with a focus on KVCR programming, and Lapizco with a focus on FNX, First Nations Experience programming.
“Our starting point was definitely KVCR because we were looking for a venue,” Navarro said. “But then we were just like, why don’t we just ask KVCR because we work here.” They also credited support from a KVCR community engagement manager who helped connect them with potential partners. “Vanessa, shout out to you,” Lapizco said. “Thank you so much for your help.” Organizers listed Inland Empire Community News, Apex Lighting and Grip, Ingenuity Slate Inc., Bloom Energy Drink, 909 Media House, KVCR and the Consulate of Mexico among supporters and partners. The festival’s schedule begins with a “pink carpet” and a resource expo, followed by introductions and the first part of the film screening. Organizers said they’re splitting the screening so attendees don’t sit for a continuous 90-minute block. After an intermission, the festival will host a women-in-film panel moderated by IECN co-publisher Denise Berver, then return to the remaining films before an awards ceremony and a closing mixer intended for networking. Lapizco said the Consulate of Mexico will contribute an exhibition tied to the golden era of Mexican cinema, featuring women artists and actresses connected to that period. “They’re going to give us an exhibition of the golden era of Mexican cinema,” Lapizco said. “So there’s some culture involved in it.” The festival will screen 10 films chosen from nearly 30 submissions, organizers said, spanning documentary, live action, stopmotion and psychological horror. One standout, Lapizco said, is “Cambio,” a film she described as following an immigrant father working at a restaurant while struggling to send money to Mexico. She said the story shows hardship — including living in tents — and ends with the father eventually bringing his family to the United States. “It definitely evoked that emotion that they were trying to convey,” Lapizco said, adding that she teared up while watching it. The awards program will include Best Picture, Best Director and Best Cinematography, with prizes sponsored by Inland Empire-based Apex Lighting and Grip. Navarro said Best Picture will receive $1,000 worth of light-
ing and grip equipment rentals, Best Director will receive $500, and Best Cinematography will receive $250. Organizers also said they plan to award additional categories including Best Screenplay, Best Actress and Best Editing. While the festival is built to elevate women behind the camera, Lapizco said the submission process highlighted how lopsided some industry roles remain — especially in cinematography. “When we were going through the submissions on FilmFreeway, we saw a lack of women cinematographers, women in camera. We had none,” Lapizco said, adding that the cinematographers on the initial pool of submissions were men. Organizers extended the submission deadline and reached out directly to women cinematographers they knew, offering a delayed-submission code. “We need women’s cinematographers to submit,” she said. Navarro framed the festival as a push for authenticity in storytelling — particularly when women’s lives and experiences are filtered through men’s perspectives. “I’ve always seen films like that too, where it’s like a man writing a story for a woman’s perspective,” Navarro said. “And I’m thinking, OK, well, they’re not really getting it right. It’s always inauthentic.” Lapizco said women’s perspectives are not only valid — they’re singular. “I think nobody can tell a story like you,” she said. “Because we all come from different backgrounds, different experiences.” In the interview, the organizers also pointed to misconceptions about the Inland Empire’s arts scene — including the idea that creative careers can’t be built locally — while describing the region as collaborative, supportive and filled with film-ready locations. “There’s so many beautiful locations here too,” Lapizco said. Navarro said the long-term ambition is to build something bigger than a one-night event — a festival that grows into multiple days with workshops, screenings and expanded opportunities. “Think about it like a Sundance Film Festival, but a film festival rooted here in the Inland Empire,” she said. “We definitely want to reach an international audience and grow.” Tickets are sold on Eventbrite, organizers said, with admission priced at $8 plus fees. They said a student discount code, “STUDENT2025” (all caps), provides 50% off. Organizers also said they are still accepting volunteers and are welcoming last-minute vendors for the resource expo, noting tabling is intended to be free.
Colton Joint USD Wins Golden Bell as its Wellness Centers Log 14,362 Annual Visits By Manny Sandoval
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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. 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 recognition 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 that includes bachelor’s and master’s-level 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 wellbeing 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. 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 skillbuilding. 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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Hanukkah Decorations Targeted in Redlands as Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime By Redlands Police
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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.”
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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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Office: (909) 381-9898 San Bernardino County Dept. of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) Inpatient Concurrent Review RFP DBH 25-61 - ePro Document ID # DBHE26ADMN-6093 The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide Inpatient Concurrent Review services to evaluate real-time authorizations that are conducted for every Medi-Cal psychiatric inpatient stay to ensure that each day of care remains medically necessary, is delivered at the appropriate level, and is aligned with an established discharge and aftercare plan. DBH is seeking to award one (1) contract to an eligible proposer within the United States. The contract period will be for a five (5) year period beginning on July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. A proposal conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. (PST). Please view the RFP in ePro for the Teams login details and the RFP contact information, which can be accessed as detailed below. The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County's online Electronic Procurement Network System “ePro” located at: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/ purchasing/ In order to do business with the County, you must be registered on the ePro system. Once you access the ePro system you are able to view and print the RFP. For assistance, contact Purchasing at (909) 3872060. Have a copy of the RFP available to you during the Proposal Conference. Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. CNS-3993327# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 12/18/25 E-156
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ISABEL RUMBO LOPEZ CASE NO.: PROVA2500627
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: ISABEL RUMBO LOPEZ A Petition for Probate has been filed by NORMA ALICIA MARTINEZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that NORMA ALICIA MARTINEZ CONCLUDE THE DECEDENT’S PENDING DE-221 be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an
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interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: MARCH 3, 2026 Time: 9 AM Dept.: F 1 Address of court: 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 Branch name: FONTANA PROBATE If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney in knowledgeable California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: E. PUMALO 1683 STREET, #18 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 Published El Chicano 12/4/25,12/11/25,12/18/25 E-153 Attorney or Party without Attorney: RAHUL NO LAST NAME Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 247 W. 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415, Superior Court of California PETITION OF: FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2533029 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: RAHUL NO LAST NAME to Proposed name: RAHUL TURAN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a
hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 1/5/26, Time: 9 am Dept: S24 The address of the court is: same as noted above (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information 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 published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: El Chicano Newspaper Dated: NOV 24 2025 GILBERT G. OCHOA Judge of the Superior Court Published El Chicano 12/4,12/11,12/18,12/25/25 E-154
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICK CHARLES WISE CASE NO.: PROVA2500956 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: PATRICK CHARLES WISE A Petition for Probate has been filed by WILLIAM WISE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that WILLIAM WISE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the I n d e p e n d e n t Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 01/22/2026 Time: 9 AM Dept.: F3 Address of court: 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 Branch name: PROBATE DIVISION If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California
Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ANTONIETTE JAUREGUI 1894 COMMERCENTER DR., W 108 SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 890-2350 Published Rialto Record 12/18/25,12/25/25,1/1/26 R-424 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 25-17321-TN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: TIFFANY SOKHEANG CHHU, 11637 CHERRY AVE. SUITE 3, FONTANA, CA 92337 Doing Business as: MASTER DONUTS All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: VORLEAK BURNS, 1372 MILLWOOD DR., RIVERSIDE, CA 92506 The assets to be sold are described in general as: ALL FURNITURES, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT, TRADENAME, GOODWILL, INVENTORY, LEASE, AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS and are located at: 11637 CHERRY AVE. SUITE 3, FONTANA, CA 92337 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: LUCKY TEAM ESCROW, INC., 12966 EUCLID ST, #110, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840 and the anticipated sale date is JANUARY 7, 2026 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: LUCKY TEAM ESCROW, INC., 12966 EUCLID STREET, SUITE 110, GARDEN GROVE, CA 92840 and the last date for filing claims shall be JANUARY 6, 2026, which is the business day before the sale date specified above. Dated: 12.09.25 BUYER: VORLEAK BURNS ORD-4508062 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 12/18/25 R-426
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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.”