Rialto Record - 08/14/25

R I ALTO RECORD

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

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Fontana Unified Kicks Off 2025-26 School Year with New Beginnings, Historic Milestones Pg. 5

Assemblymember Ramos Donates $10K to Support San Bernardino Student Backpack Giveaway Pg. 8

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By Manny Sandoval

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.

District Unveils State-of-the-art Learning Complex at Eisenhower High School Inland Empire Summit Reveals Majority of Rent-Burdened Households Spend Over 50% of Income During Humane Housing Panel

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 community leaders, Eisenhower High School administration, students, some teachers and

By Manny Sandoval

Iclassified 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.

Lewis during the morning grand opening

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n 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 transportation, 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 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 under-

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- 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. 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 HenriquezPulido 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.

Just days after the ceremony, when students returned for the first day of school on Aug. 11, that excitement carried over. Students streamed into light-filled 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.

“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 $98million 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.

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- 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 oneon-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.

Real Journey Academies’ 95% Graduation Rate Prepares Inland Students for Business, Career or College with Experiential Learning

By Manny Sandoval

With a mission to equip every student for life beyond graduation, Real Journey Academies (RJA) are redefining public education across the Inland Empire—preparing students to start businesses, enter the workforce, or attend college with confidence and hands-on skills.

The Inland Empire-based charter school network reports 2024 graduation rates exceeding 95% at both of its high schools—well above California’s statewide average of 86.4%, according to the California Department of Education.

Entrepreneur High School – San Bernardino (2024): 96.88% (93 of 96 seniors graduated)

Entrepreneur High School – Fontana (2024): 95.83% (115 of 120 seniors graduated)

“Our schools offer a truly personalized, one-on-one experience,” said Veronica Pacheco, director of school development. “We’re catching students who might fall through the cracks and giving them the tools to thrive— academically, professionally, and personally.”

A Future-Focused Model: Entrepreneurship + Career Training

Launched in 2009 in San Bernardino following a 2008 charter approval, Real Journey Academies now operate five tuition-free, WASC-accredited public charter schools: two high schools, one middle school, and two elementary schools in San Bernardino, Fontana, and

Moreno Valley.

At the heart of RJA’s educational approach is their enhanced entrepreneurship model—known as the eModel—which includes:

EBalance – social-emotional learning and wellness

EKnowledge – rigorous academic curriculum

EFuture – business, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking

EBusiness – hands-on career and technical education (CTE) programs

“All students study entrepreneurship and business as their major throughout high school,” said Eddie Condes, school development specialist. “Then they pick up two additional ePathways—our specialized CTE tracks.” ePathway options include:

Culinary Arts (with state-of-the-art kitchens, including a $1M culinary facility in Fontana)

Digital Video Production

Teacher Education

Cybersecurity & Networking

Product Design and Innovation

Students gain industry certifications, work with professionals in their fields, and participate in internship and externship programs. RJA also hosts a biennial entrepre-

neurship expo where students pitch and launch real business ventures—some even continue operating them postgraduation.

“Our students aren’t just learning about business— they’re doing business,” said Stephan Canthal, marketing and media specialist. “We’ve had students start companies, and alumni return to share how those early lessons turned into real careers.”

Even RJA’s elementary students get in on the action. Through mock businesses, they learn how to price, sell, and calculate revenue—building financial literacy and math skills simultaneously. “Instead of just doing addition and subtraction, they’re learning how to run a lemonade stand or sell Legos,” said Pacheco.

College Access + Community Engagement

RJA doesn’t just prepare students for business—they also pave the way to higher education. A memorandum of understanding with UC Riverside guarantees qualifying students (3.5 GPA or higher) two years of tuition-free college. The district also partners with San Bernardino Valley College to offer dual-enrollment, helping students earn college credit before graduating high school.

The schools maintain rolling admissions year-round, and no waitlist currently exists. Students must reside within the local county—inter-district transfers do not apply.

Many families find RJA campuses particularly convenient. “Parents love that our schools are close in proximity,” said Pacheco. “It makes it easier to drop off multiple kids at different grade levels.”

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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

Community News

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.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

Mary Lou Flaherty, aka Mary L Flaherty, aka Mary Flaherty, aka Mary Lou Stevens, aka Mary Lou Cunningham

CASE NO : PROVA2500574

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: Mary Lou Flaherty aka Mary L Flaherty aka Mary Flaherty aka Mary Lou Stevens aka Mary Lou

Cunningham

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jeffrey Johnson in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jeffrey Johnson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

THE PETITION requests the decedent s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions however the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration author ty wi l be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the petition will be held on 08/26/2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335 Fontana District –Probate D vision

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition you should either 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 cont ngent 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF SUSAN ESTHER FLORES aka SUSAN FLORES Case No PROVA2500581 To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both of SUSAN ESTHER FLORES aka SUSAN FLORES A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Andrea D Flores in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Andrea D Flores be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority A HEARING on the petition will be held on Sept 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept No F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335

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: JOHN S MORRIS ESQ SBN 173014

MORRIS & MORRIS ATTORNEYS AT LAW 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006

CN118860 FLORES Published Rialto Record Jul 31 Aug 7 14 2025 R-291

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF:

ROXANA MARIA

VALADI AKA MARIA

ROXANA BARRON

MARIN AKA ROXANNE

B NACCAR AKA

ROXY VALADI AKA

ROCKY VALADI

CASE NO

PROVA2500595

To all heirs beneficiaries

creditors contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate or both of ROXANA MARIA

VALADI AKA MARIA

ROXANA BARRON MARIN

AKA ROXANNE B

NACCAR AKA ROXY

VALADI AKA ROCKY

VALADI

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by

LORRAINE BARWICK in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LORRAINE BARWICK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/04/25 at 9:00AM in Dept F3 located at 17780

ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335

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

DANIEL B BURBOTTSBN 279759

GAUDY LAW INC

267 D STREET

UPLAND CA 91786

Telephone (909) 982-3199 CNS-3955260#

PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 8/7, 8/14, 8/21/25 R-300

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF: MARGARET INA

OVERSTREET CASE NO

PROVA2500617

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate or both of MARGARET INA OVERSTREET

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARIANNE POLYASCKO in the Superior Court of California County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARIANNE POLYASCKO be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval Before taking certain very important actions however the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action ) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/15/25 at 9:00AM in Dept F1 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD FONTANA CA 92335

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 DE154) 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

C TRACY KAYSER - SBN 230022

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No 131117-AW (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: THUONG FAMILY RESTAURANT INC a California Corporation and PHALINA THUONG located at 14050 CHERRY AVE STE P, FONTANA, CA 92337

(3) The location n Californ a of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: HENG LOUISIANA FFC, CORP a California Corporation located at 14050 CHERRY AVE STE P FONTANA CA 92337

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are ALL FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENTS of that certain business located at: 14050 CHERRY AVE STE P FONTANA CA 92337

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is: LOUISIANA FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/02/25 at the office of Jade Escrow Inc 19724 East Colima Road Rowland Heights, CA 91748, Escrow No 131117AW, Escrow Officer: Amy Wang (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above (9) The last date for filing claims is 08/29/25 (10) This Bulk Sale is sub ect to Section 6106 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (11) As listed by the Seller all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: "NONE" Dated: July 30 2025

Transferees: HENG LOUISIANA FFC CORP, a California Corporation S/ By: SOKELNG Y CEO CNS-3955705# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 8/14/25 R-306

T S No 135098-CA APN:

0142-502-10-0-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/22/2006 UNLESS YOU

TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 9/16/2025 at 1:00 PM CLEAR RECON CORP as du y appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/6/2006 as Instrument No 2006-0841568 of Official Records n the office of the County Recorder of San Bernardino County State of CALIFORNIA executed by: EUGENIO REYES A MARRIED MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH CASHIER S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS

may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on th s notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, benef ciary trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the Cal fornia Civil Code The aw requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made ava lable to you and to the publ c as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and f app icable the rescheduled time and date for the sa e of th s property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit th s Internet website w w w c l e a r r e c o n c o r p c o m using the fi e number assigned to this case 135098-CA Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not mmed ately be reflected in the te ephone information or on the Internet Web site The best way to verify postponement nformat on is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1 2021 you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Sect on 2924m of the California Civ Code If you are

ng an attorney or appropriate real estate professional mmediately for advice regard ng this potent al right to purchase FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del R o South Suite 225 San Diego California 92108 Publ shed Rialto Record 8/7/25 8/14/25 8/21/25 R-296

TSG No : 92107125 TS No : CA2500291413 APN: 0228321-01-0-000 Property Address: 6604 TOKAY AVENUE FONTANA CA 92336 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/21/2022 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 08/27/2025 at 01:00 P M , First American Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 03/02/2022 as Instrument No 2022-0080598 in book page , , of Official Records n the office of the County Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, State of California Executed by: ANTHONY S REESE A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b) (Payable at t me of sa e in awful money of the United States) At the main (south) entrance to the City of Chino C v c Center 13220 Central Ave Ch no CA 91710 All r ght title and interest conveyed to and now held by t under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 0228-321-01-0000 The street address and other common designation f any, of the rea property described above s purported to be: 6604 TOKAY AVENUE FONTANA, CA 92336 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any ncorrectness of the street address and other common designation if any shown herein Said sale wil be made but w thout covenant or warranty expressed or mp ed regarding tit e possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as prov ded in said note(s) advances under the terms of said Deed of Trust fees charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonab e estimated costs expenses and advances at the time of the nitia publication of the Notice of Sale s $ 527,915 60 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed The unders gned caused said Notice of Defau t and Elect on to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are cons dering bidding on th s property lien you should understand that there are risks invo ved n b dd ng at a trustee auction You will be bidding on a l en not on the property tself Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property You shou d a so be aware that the ien being auctioned off may be a junior lien If you are the highest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsible for paying

of

postponed one or more times by the mortgagee

ary trustee or a court pursuant to Sect on 2924g of the California

The

requ res that nformation about trustee sale postponements be made ava lable to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if app icab e the rescheduled t me and date for the sale of th s property you may call (916)939-0772 or v sit this internet website h t t p : / / s e a r c h n a t i o n w i d e posting com/propertySearchT erms aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA2500291413 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction if conducted after January 1 2021 pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civi Code If you are an “eligible tenant buyer you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction If you are an eligible bidder you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid p aced at the trustee auct on There are three steps to exerc s ng this right of purchase First 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can ca (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website h t t p : / / s e

e posting com/propertySearchT erms aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA2500291413 to find the date on which the trustee s sale was held the amount of the ast and h ghest bid, and the address of the trustee Second you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives t no more than 15 days after the trustee s sa e Third, you must submit a b d, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee s sale If you think you may qualify as an e gible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder you should cons der contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professiona immediately for adv ce regarding this potentia right to purchase If the sa e is set aside for any reason the Purchaser at the sale shal be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser sha l have no further recourse aga nst the Mortgagor the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mai Code 1011-F Irving TX 75063 FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0476759 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD

08/07/2025 08/14/2025 08/21/2025 R-295 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DANIEL McCREA CASE NO : PROVA2500494

To all heirs beneficiaries creditors cont ngent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of: DANIEL J McCREA (aka DANIEL JAMES McCREA and DAN McCREA)

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUZANNE McCREA JENNINGS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SUZANNE McCREA JENNINGS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (This authority will al ow the personal representative to

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 CONTINUED HEARING on the petition will be held on October 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Dept F2 located at 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA, CA 92335 Fontana Courthouse IF YOU OBJECT to the grant ng of the petition, you shou d either 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 fi e 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 f rst 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 sect on 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 s available from the Court Clerk Attorney for Petitioner: Michael C Ferguson 1816 Fifth Street Berkeley CA 92710 (510) 548-9005

Published Rialto Record 8/7/25 8/14/25 8/21/25 R-299

Petitioner or Attorney: Frank Payton Starke Superior Court of Ca fornia County of San Bernardino 247 West Third Street San Bernardino CA 92415 PETITION OF: Frank Payton Starke FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CIV SB 2520785 TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner: Frank Payton Starke filed a petition w th this court for a decree changing names as fo lows: Present name: Frank Payton Starke to Proposed name: Payton Starke-B rakos THE COURT ORDERS that a l 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 ob ecting to the name changes described above must file a written ob ection that ncludes the reasons for the object on 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 shou d not be granted If no written ob ection s timely f led the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 9/5/25, Time: 9:00 am Dept: S36 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

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condition, but without covenant or warranty expressed or mplied regarding t t e, possession, or encumbrances to pay the rema ning principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in sa d note(s), advances if any under the terms of the Deed of Trust estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by sa d Deed of Trust to-wit: $31 697 94 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances if any will increase this figure prior to sa e It is possib e that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are cons dering bidding on this property l en you should understand that there are risks involved in bidd ng at a trustee auction You will be b dding on a lien not on the property itself P acing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownersh p of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien If you are the highest b dder at the auction, you are or may be responsib e for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property You are encouraged to investigate the existence prority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder s office or a title insurance company either of which may charge you a fee for this information If you consult either of these resources you should be aware

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.