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December 18, 2025

Jehue Middle School’s Tamara Carlson Earns CLMS Region 10 Educator of the Year Finalist Honor

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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL William G. Jehue Middle School science teacher Tamara Carlson is surrounded by Rialto Unified School District leaders, including members of the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Álvarez, during the California League of Middle Schools Region 10 Educator of the Year Awards Dinner on Dec. 8 at the Marriott Riverside. Carlson was honored as a Region 10 Educator of the Year finalist in recognition of her more than 22 years of service and her commitment to hands-on, student-centered learning.

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or more than two decades, Tamara Carlson has made it her mission to help students feel seen, supported, and excited to learn. That commitment was recently recognized when the William G. Jehue Middle School science teacher was honored as a Region 10 Educator of the Year finalist by the California League of Middle Schools (CLMS).

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Carlson was celebrated during the CLMS Region 10 Educator of the Year Awards Dinner, held Dec. 8 at the Marriott Riverside, where outstanding middle school educators from Inyo, Mono, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties were recognized for their impact on students and school communities. Each finalist was highlighted through a video tribute showcasing their teaching philosophy and classroom practices.

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Ella Film Festival Brings Inland Empire's First Women-Centered Film Fest to KVCR By Manny Sandoval

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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Carlson is known for making science come to life through hands-on activities and a caring approach that tailors instruction to meet students’ individual needs. “Being a nominee for the California League of Middle Schools has been a great honor,” Carlson said. “I have been teaching for 22 years and feel like this nomination is a testament to my dedication to the students of

“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.

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 lanFilm Fest, cont. on next pg.

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Educator of the Year (cont.)

from Cal State San Bernardino and a master’s degree in educational leadership from California Baptist University.

- the Rialto Unified School District.” A Rialto native who still lives in the community, Carlson said she was especially touched by the strong showing of support from district leaders and Jehue Middle School colleagues who attended the ceremony. Those in attendance included newly hired Rialto Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Alejandro Álvarez and Board of Education President Joseph Martinez, Vice President Edgar Montes, and Members Evelyn Dominguez and Dr. Stephanie Lewis. Jehue Middle School Principal Germaine Gray said Carlson’s impact is evident the moment one steps into her classroom. That influence extends beyond students — during the school’s recent Teacher of the Year vote, Carlson appeared on more than 60 percent of ballots. “Ms. Carlson is the epitome of a great teacher,” Gray said. “She is amazing. She has great classroom management and great engagement with the students. She’s respected by her colleagues as well as students and staff.” Carlson’s path to education is a unique one, shaped by service, perseverance, and lifelong learning. She began her career in the Coast Guard before settling down and starting college in her 30s. She began her academic journey at San Bernardino Valley College and later earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Film Fest (cont.) - guages. “We haven’t gotten there yet because of funding, but we definitely will.” Navarro and Lapizco said they leaned on relationships 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

With 22 years in public education, Carlson’s teaching career has spanned kindergarten through eighth grade, but it is middle school where she says she has found her greatest purpose. She has taught at Jehue Middle School for 15 years and previously taught at Henry Elementary School. “Middle school has impacted me the most,” Carlson replied. “I love teaching middle school students. They have a different spin on the world, and they constantly surprise me with their depth of thinking and creativity.” She added, “The students need to feel like they are part of the classroom and that they are part of the community. They need to feel you care.” Students can confirm — Carlson does exactly that with her engaging teaching style. Student Daniel Arita described her as a teacher who makes learning enjoyable and meaningful. “She’s a really good, outgoing teacher,” he said. “She’s positively impacted me very much.” Student Valeria Vargas simply summed it up: “She’s kind, and she’s funny.” In addition to teaching seventh-grade science, Carlson leads MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science,

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, stop-motion 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.

Achievement), a program that teaches students the engineering design process through collaborative, handson projects. She also teaches WEB (Where Everybody Belongs), a leadership program in which seventh- and eighth-grade students mentor incoming sixth-graders as they transition to middle school. Carlson emphasizes that building community and fostering empathy are essential to academic success. “They’re here for the experience,” Carlson said. “Education is very important, but they’re not going to grab hold of that education without having the experiences.” As a Region 10 finalist, Carlson joins an impressive list of Rialto Unified School District educators recognized by the California League of Middle Schools. In recent years, honorees in the RUSD have included Sarah Hernandez and Vinh Ho of Kolb Middle School, as well as Brent Copeland and Amy Lewis of Kucera Middle School. “It was my honor to attend the Regional 10 CLMS Dinner, especially when my first education event as a Superintendent in Rialto Unified was to recognize one of our esteemed classroom educators, Ms. Carlson,” stated Superintendent Dr. Álvarez. “Her dedication to her students speaks for itself. I, along with Jehue Middle School staff and representatives from the RUSD Board of Education, was extremely pleased to be in attendance to support her achievement, which is also an achievement for the entire District.”

Navarro said Best Picture will receive $1,000 worth of lighting 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.

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 onenight event — a festival that grows into multiple days with workshops, screenings and expanded opportunities.

“We need women’s cinematographers to submit,” she said.

“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.”

Navarro framed the festival as a push for authenticity in storytelling — particularly when women’s lives and experiences are filtered through men’s perspectives.

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.

“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.”

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.

Lapizco said women’s perspectives are

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Hanukkah Decorations Targeted in Redlands as Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime By Redlands Police

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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Anyone with information regarding this incident or any suspicious activity is asked to contact Redlands Police Dispatch at (909) 798-7681 ext. 1. Certain non-emergency crimes may also be reported online using the Redlands Police Department’s CopLogic reporting system at www.cityofredlands.org/report-crime. Suspicious activity and tips can be reported using the City of Redlands 311 mobile app available for Android, iPhones, and iPads.

Man Killed in Rialto Home Shooting After Argument; Suspect Surrenders and Faces Murder Charge By Rialto Police

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

omes & Hope, Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services and Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation have been selected to develop two Inland Empire sites through California’s Surplus Land Initiative, part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement of six projects intended to create 843 new affordable homes on state-owned land.

partment of Motor Vehicles property into 128 affordable large-family apartments near jobs, services and transit, the release said. In San Bernardino, the partners plan to create 205 affordable apartments on a Department of General Services site, targeting a community where many families are rent burdened, according to the announcement.

The two projects would add affordable rental housing in Fontana and San Bernardino, according to a joint announcement from the organizations.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity, and I am deeply grateful to the State and our partners for the trust they have placed in us,” said Alexander Russell, chief executive officer of Homes & Hope. “Together, we intend to turn surplus public land into long-term housing stability for Inland Empire families.”

In Fontana, the team plans to transform a former De-

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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

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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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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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: STEPHEN F. WALES CASE NO. PROVA2500872

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of STEPHEN F. WALES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KATHLEEN WALES in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KATHLEEN WALES 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 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: 01/15/26 at 9:00AM in Dept. 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 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 ROSEANN FRAZEE - SBN 262516 FRAZEE LAW GROUP 5133 EAGLE ROCK BLVD. LOS ANGELES CA 90041 Telephone (323) 274-4287 CNS-3991436# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/25 R-420

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APN: 0193-671-08-0-000 TS No.: 25-09405CA TSG Order No.: 250193407 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 22, 2011. 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 SHOULD YOU, CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed under and Trustee, pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded April 29, 2011 as No.: 2011Document 0173549 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Bernardino County, California, executed by: Agapito Caudillo Jose Garcia, a married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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 and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed Sale Date: of trust. February 16, 2026 Sale Time: 12:00 PM Sale Location: At the North Avenue Arrowhead entrance to the County Courthouse, 351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92401 2 File No.:25-09405CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property above is described purported to be: 15870 Flamingo Drive, Fontana, CA 92337. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said 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 said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $117,175.02 (Estimated) as of . Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and

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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 a fee for this you information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the beneficiary, mortgagee, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information trustee sale about postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 826-1670 for (866) information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this website, internet www.servicelinkauction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 2509405CA. 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 trustee auction the pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 826-1670, or visit this website internet www.servicelinkauction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2509405CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. 3 File No.:2509405CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Pre Sale Information Log On To: www.servicelinkauction.com or Call: (866) 826-1670. For Post Sale Results please visit www.affiniadefault.com or Call (866) 932-0360 Dated: December 2, 2025 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0481806 PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 12/18/2025, 12/25/2025, 01/01/2026 R-425

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee's Sale No. CA-MLC25021237 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/2/2022. 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. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case, CA-MLC25021237. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be attend the scheduled sale. On January 5, 2026, at 12:00:00 PM, AT THE NORTH ARROWHEAD AVENUE ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 351 NORTH ARROWHEAD AVENUE, in the City of SAN BERNARDINO, County of SAN BERNARDINO, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by JOHN BENJAMIN GODWIN UY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustors, recorded on 10/6/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-0335296, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN BERNARDINO County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold "as is where is". TAX PARCEL NO. 1133-161-45-0000 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF RIALTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF LOT 8 OF TRACT 14884, AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 291 PAGES 48 THROUGH 51 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS AND THAT PORTION OF LOT 6 OF TRACT 16424 AS SHOWN ON A MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 293 PAGES 39 THROUGH 40 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE CITY OF RIALTO, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND EXHIBIT "B" OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NO. 136, RECORDED AUGUST 25, 2003 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2003-633741, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 2522 N. PHIL OCHS AVE, RIALTO, CA 92377. : Said property is being

sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee's Sale is $460,397.40. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an "eligible tenant buyer," you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an "eligible bidder," you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 877-237-7878, or visit w w w. p e a k f o r e c l o s u r e . c o m using file number assigned to this case: CA-MLC-25021237 to find the date on which the trustee's sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee's sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee's sale. If you think you may qualify as an "eligible tenant buyer" or "eligible bidder," you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any perspective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee's sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee's sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee's sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of the first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid for the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary's Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or w w w. s e r v i c e l i n k a s a p . c o m Dated: 11/26/2025 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale Officer A-4859640 Published Rialto Record 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, 12/25/2025 R-422

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LUIS AGUIRRE CASE NO. PROVA2500877

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LUIS AGUIRRE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ADAH IVETTE AGUIRRE in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ADAH IVETTE AGUIRRE 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: 1/6/26 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 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 C. TRACY KAYSER - SBN 230022 KAYSER LAW GROUP, APC 1407 N. BATAVIA ST., STE. 103 ORANGE CA 92867 Telephone (714) 984-2004 BSC 227752 CNS-3990922# PUBLISHED RIALTO RECORD 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/25 R-419

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LUCY Y. HERMSDORF CASE NO.: PROVA2500916

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both of: LUCY Y. HERMSDORF A Petition for Probate has been filed by REUBEN DANIEL HERMSDORF in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO The Petition for Probate requests that REUBEN DANIEL HERMSDORF 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: Date: JANUARY 14, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Dept.: F3 Address of court: 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD, FONTANA, CA 92335 Branch name: FONTANA 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: SUNANDA PANDEY. ESQ., LAW OFFICE OF SUNANDA PANDEY 135 SOUTH STATE COLLEGE BLVD., SUITE 200 BREA, CA 92821 (714) 987-6155 Published Rialto Record 12/18/25,12/25/25,1/1/26 R-423

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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.”