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Thursday February 26, 2026

San Bernardino City Unified School District Earns Prestigious Golden Bell Award for Pathway to Biliteracy Program

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Black Rose Awards Set for September 12 at Cal State San Bernardino

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Alton Garrett, Jr. Garrett Management Group

SAN BERNARDINO, CA―The San Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation announces that the 34th Black Rose Awards has been rescheduled to Saturday, Septem- ber 12th, at the Santos Manuel Student Union at California State University, San Bernardino.

Carl M. Dameron, President of the Black Cultural Foundation, said: "We are still celebrating our Black Rose award winners, and we look forward to having you join us at this celebration of excel- lence in our community."

The Black Rose Awards honor outstanding individuals who have contributed to the advancement and enrichment of San Bernardi- no's Black community. This pres- tigious event recognizes those who exemplify leadership, dedi- cation, and service.

This year's Jim King Founders Award winners are J.W. Vines Medical Society and Foundation, which is committed to increasing the number of African American health professionals in the Inland Empire and to addressing health- care disparities.

The Dr. Juanita Scott, Humani- tarian of the Year Award winner, is Carl M. Dameron, founder and

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San Bernardino NAACP

Alisha James SBHS Spanish Teacher chief creative officer of Dameron Communications and president of the Black Culture Foundation.

Black Rose Awards are Alisha James, a Spanish teacher at San Bernardino High School; Alton Garrett, Jr., Managing Partner of Garrett Management Group, LLC; Anthony Morris is the Supervisor of Mobile Maintenance Teams at SBCUSD; Chache Wright San Bernardino NAACP President; Dr. Keith Moses mentors, teaches, and advocates for young people; Jonathan Beauregard CEO Be- auregard Family Therapy Group; Marcelino "Mars" Serna, Fontana Unified School District Board Vice President; and Tawon Green, C.E.O. & Founder, Dreams Train- ing Facility.

Tickets are $125 per person. A table that seats eight is $840. Stu- dent tickets are $75, and a student table that seats eight is $600. For tickets, go to: https://sbbcfounda- tion.org/black-rose-tickets/. sponsor the Black Rose Awards, go to: https://sbbcfoundation.org/ black-rose-sponsorship/

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LOS ANGELES, CA A Cali- fornia contingent of leaders will attend the funeral services for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson on Wednesday, February 25, to pay their final respects to the late civil rights leader. The delegation is led by Reverend Jackson's longtime associate, Reverend Chuck Sin- gleton, senior pastor of Loveland Church and president of the Ka- leidoscope Global Network.

"Rev Jackson's vision was from eternity forward," says Rev. Sin- gleton. “His disappointments with injustice didn't dampen his spirit. He knows that God will balance the scales. The lion lies down, but his echo still roars across the mountains," said Rev. Singleton.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a towering figure in the fight for civil rights and a two-time presi- dential candidate, passed away on February 17 at the age of 84.

His work will be celebrated through several days of ceremo- nies in Chicago, culminating in the Homegoing Service on Sat- urday, February 28, at 2:00 PM at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters.

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California Delegation to Attend Funeral for Rev. Jesse Jackson

A delegation of leaders with the Rev. Jessie Jackson, Rever- end Chuck Singleton, senior pastor of Loveland Church and president of the Kaleidoscope Global Network, and his wife, Dr. Charlyn Singleton.

"Rev. Jackson's impact reached every corner of the country and around the world, but his connec- tion to the California community was profound," said Rev. Single- ton.

Travel & Tour Details Departure: Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, from Los An- geles International Airport How to Join: Interested individu- als should contact Kay Joy at (909) 356-5683 immediately to secure their position and receive pricing information.

Service Schedule in Chicago Feb 25-26: Lying in Repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters.

Feb 27: "The People's Celebra- tion" at the House of Hope. Feb 28: Final Homegoing Ser- vice at 2:00 PM (Rainbow PUSH Headquarters).

The delegation invites all who were touched by Rev. Jackson's ministry and activism to join this unified journey.

For more information, call Kay Joy at (909) 356-5683.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Rep. Aguilar Sits Down with Martin Daniel Rascon, U.S. Citizen Shot at by Masked Federal Immigration Agents in San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Agui- lar (CA-33) recently sat down with Martin Daniel Rascon, a U.S. citizen from San Ber- nardino, CA, who was shot at, targeted and ha- rassed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Bernardino in August 2025. Daniel, his father-in-law and brother-in- law feared for their lives as they dodged bul- lets while driving away. You can watch the full conversation between Rep. Aguilar and Mr. Rascon on westsidestorynewspaper.com.

Rep. Pete Aguilar: I wanted to talk to you a little bit about the experience that you had with agents here in town. You were the subject of a shooting by what has been determined to be

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DHS agents in August here in San Bernardino. I want you to walk me through that day. What do you remember about that day? And what happened?

Daniel Rascon: I was running an errand with my father-in-law and his son, my brother-in- law, when some masked men with guns drawn started approaching the vehicle, two on each side of the vehicle. Right away, this didn't seem like the police department or a federal agency. It just seemed like random men geared up with things that they bought online.

Fear started running through my mind. What's going to happen? What do they want? What are they going to do? The only thing I could

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CLE do myself was start recording. And so I did. As I started recording, they're asking us to low- er the windows. They're pulling on the door handles. My brother-in-law starts to record as well. So now both of us are recording because that's our only option.

The three of us were scared. You can feel it and you can see it, especially in the videos. That's when one of them decides to break the driver's window, and the other agent on the right side breaks the passenger window.

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Medi-Cal Helps You Stay Healthy: Use Your Medi-Cal Benefits

Taking care of your health shouldn't wait un- til you're already sick. Medi-Cal gives Cali- fornia adults including Black families, se- niors, parents, and caregivers - access to free or low-cost care designed to help people stay healthy, not just treat illness. However, many Medi-Cal members are not using benefits they already qualify for, including dental checkups, vision exams, medications, and preventive screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer.

Medi-Cal is one of California's most depend- able health programs. And there's never been a better time to take advantage of these bene- fits. The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), which oversees Medi-Cal, confirms that most members will keep all of their benefits in 2025-26, including preventive care, dental and vision services, mental health support, and prescription coverage.

Medi-Cal provides health coverage to more than 14 million Californians, more than one- third of the state's population. Over the past decade, eligibility has expanded, strengthen- ing one of the nation's largest health safety nets.

Why Preventive Care Matters - Especially for Black Adults

Black Californians are more likely to live with chronic conditions such as high blood pres- sure, diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, or vi- sion loss, yet are less likely to schedule regular

See "Medi-Cal Help You Stay..." page 8

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New Findings Show Sustained Community Connection

Significantly Reduces Risk of Homelessness and Substance Use

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LOS ANGELES, CA Social Model Re- covery Systems, Inc. (SMRS), in partnership with First 5 Los Angeles, released new com- munity-based research findings, The Power of Prevention: Lessons from the Skid Row Oral History Project, that reveal early intervention and sustained community connection enhance a wide range of positive academic, interper- sonal, health, and social outcomes.

The findings, drawn from the oral history proj- ect and accompanying analysis by Dr. Cheryl Grills, examine the long-term trajectories of young people who participated in community- based prevention programs during childhood and adolescents. The project offers a rare longitudinal insight into how relational ties, early support and belonging influence outcomes re- lated to education, employment, housing sta- bility, and substance use, over time.

"As a former health care provider, I've seen firsthand how environmental factors and lack of social services can impact a person's life - especially when facing homelessness and substance use," said Mayor Karen Bass. "Our comprehensive approach to homelessness will continue to focus not just on housing for Ange- lenos, but also on preventing Angelenos from falling into homelessness in the first place. I want to thank Dr. Cheryl Grills for leading this critical piece of research and look forward to Perinatal Equity in San Bernardino County

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Susters building upon this work."

The research was presented at a public brief- ing featuring video excerpts from the Skid Row Oral History Project and a moderated panel with former youth participants reflecting on lived experience, effective interventions, and policy priorities.

"Prevention works. Its impact is measur- able, and it creates benefits that extend across generations." "When young people remain connected to consistent, community-based support, their chances of long-term stability increase significantly," said Bruce Boardman, CEO, Social Model Recovery Systems.

Did you know that Black babies in the U.S. and California are two to three times more likely to die before they turn one than white babies? Black moms also have more health problems during pregnancy-almost four times more than white moms. In San Bernardino County, the numbers are still very bad. Black babies are almost three times more likely to die in their first year than white babies. Black moms are more likely to have their babies too early and feel sad or worried during pregnancy.

These are not just numbers. These are real people and real families. We must do better.

That's why programs like Black Infant Health and the Perinatal Equity Initiative are here. They give Black moms and families free care and support before, during, and after having a baby. They offer group support, one-on-one help, mental health care, doulas, and support for dads too. We believe every baby should have a healthy start, and every mom should be treated with kindness and care.

Together, we can build healthy beginnings for Black families. To learn more or get support, call 844-352-3985 or visit dph.sbcounty.gov/pei.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Morehouse College to House Landmark Supercomputer in National Science Foundation's Groundbreaking $457 Million Research Project did

ATLANTA, GA-- Morehouse College has re- ceived a prestigious grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to participate in a $457 million project to build one of the most powerful academic supercomputers in the southeast. This historic investment in higher education cyberinfrastructure will elevate Morehouse's ability to provide unprecedented access to world-class computational resources for its students, faculty, and HBCUs nation- wide.

The Morehouse Center for Broadening Par- ticipation in Computing has received an ini- tial $5 million portion of the NSF grant to start construction on a site that will house the cut- ting-edge supercomputer, Horizon, part of the NSF's Leadership-Class Computing Facility (LCCF). More funds will be disbursed to sup- port ongoing operations. The supercomputer will push the boundaries of artificial intelli- gence, providing greater access to areas such as climate modeling, machine learning, and biomedical research.

The computing project is being led by the Texas Advanced Computing Center at the Uni- versity of Texas at Austin. As a primary part- ner in the LCCF project, Morehouse will play a pivotal role in the deployment of Horizon.

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In addition to housing the system, Morehouse will serve as a national epicenter for program- matic support, leading free initiatives such as a summer enrichment program for middle and high school boys, a postbaccalaureate program in artificial intelligence, and three weeklong faculty accelerators in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, focused on research, teaching, and grant proposal writing.

"Morehouse College is honored to partner with the NSF and the University of Texas at Austin on this transformative project," said Dr. F. DuBois Bowman, 13th President of Morehouse College. "By hosting one of the Southeast's most powerful academic super- computers, we are providing HBCUs with un- precedented computational power to explore bold ideas, accelerate discovery, and unleash new frontiers of creativity and innovation. This investment positions our students and faculty to help shape the future of science, technology, and global problem-solving."

provider, we will empower other HBCUs and non-research-intensive institutions to contrib- ute to growing their research capacity and en- hancing student learning."

The NSF partnership underscores Morehouse College's commitment to academic rigor and its growing influence as a leader in global STEM research. It reinforces the College's po- sition as a champion for equity in the techno- logical landscape, a field with a workforce that is still lacking diversity. According to national labor statistics, some 62 percent of tech jobs are held by White Americans.

Morehouse will share its research and project progress at the Integrating Supercomputing- Powered Instruction, Research, and Entrepre- neurship (InSPIRE) Workshop, which is held annually in Austin, Texas. The conference of- fers support to faculty and students using AI research in teaching and entrepreneurial en- deavors.

For more information on Morehouse's role in "This contribution cements Morehouse's the NSF Leadership-Class Computing Facil- place as the undisputed HBCU leader in ar- ity or other AI initiatives offered by the More- tificial intelligence," says Dr. Kinnis Gosha, house Center for Broadening Participation in Principal Investigator of the grant and Hortin- Computing, please visit https://morehouse. ius I. Chenault Endowed Professor and Chair edu/academics/centers-and-institutes/cbpc/. of Computer Science. "As a national resource

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VAS in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition for Probate requests that ELIZABETH RIVAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests au- thority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal represen- tative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking cer- tain very important actions, however, the personal rep- resentative 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 peti- tion and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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 representa- tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal repre- sentative, as defined in sec- tion 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

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The address of the court is the same as noted above. 17780 ARROW BOULE- VARD, FONTANA, CA 92335. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your 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 representa- tive appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal repre- sentative, as defined in sec- tion 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 Pro- bate 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 estate, you may file with the are a person interested in 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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CIVSB 2601515 PETITIONER OR ATTOR- NEY: CHARLES RICHIE COOPER II, 24731 6th St, SAN BERNARDINO, CA, 92410

Telephone: (909) 890-8357 E-Mail Address (OPTION- AL): N/A ATTORNEY FOR (name): N/A

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 MAILING ADDRESS:

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: SCOT T. MOGA NEY: OC LAMBERT JR. 464 S SIERRA WAY, SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 Telephone: (909) 997-0119 E-Mail Address (OPTION- AL): N/A ATTORNEY FOR (name): PETITIONER IN PRO PER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 MAILING ADDRESS: SAME

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES- TATE OF: RAMIRO RIOS PEREZ. CASE NUMBER: PROVV2600099 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: RAMIRO RIOS BERU- MEN, 4340 DON PABLO COURT, SAN BERNARDI- NO 92407. TEL: (949) 419- 0225. ATTORNEY FOR PETI- TIONER: RAMIRO RIOS BERUMEN PETITIONER IN PRO PER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD.

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17780 ARROW BOULE- VARD, FONTANA, CA 92335. BRANCH NAME: FONTANA PROBATE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi- tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): RAMIRO RIOS PEREZ, A Petition for Probate has been filed by RAMIRO RIOS BERUMEN in the Superior

Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition for Probate re- quests that RAMIRO RIOS

BERUMEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to ad- minister the estate under the of Estates Act. (This author- Independent Administration ity will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before tak- ing certain very important actions, however, the per- sonal 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.

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ATTORNEY FOR (name): PETITIONER, EVELYN JEAN MCCOLLOUGH SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 MAILING ADDRESS: SAME

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: OLIVIA GALLEGOS. CASE NUMBER: PROVV2600098 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: ELIZABETH RIVAS, 573 WEST 10TH STREET, CAN BERNARDINO. TEL: (909) 749-7941. ATTORNEY FOR PETI- TIONER: ELIZABETH RIVAS PETITIONER IN PRO PER SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 17780 ARROW BOULEVARD. MAILING ADDRESS: 17780 ARROW BOULE- VARD, FONTANA, CA 92335. BRANCH NAME: FONTANA PROBATE To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent credi- tors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in 9052 of the California Pro- bate 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 as- sets or of any petition or account as provided in Pro- bate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. PETITIONER: ELIZABETH RIVAS, 573 92335. If you object to the CAN BERNARDINO. TEL: granting of the petition, you (909) 749-7941. should appear at the hearing Run Dates: 2-19, 2-26 & and state your objections 3-5-2026 with the court before the wss 26-008

BRANCH NAME: SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT PETITION OF: OC LAM- BERT JR.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner OC LAMBERT JR. has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: OC LAMBERT JR. to Proposed name: OLIVER CLYDE LAMBERT JR. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indi- cated 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 peti- tion should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING

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JEAN MCCOLLOUGH TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Petitioner EVELYN JEAN MCCOLLOUGH has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: EVELYN JEAN MCCOLLOUGH to Proposed name: EV- ELYN JEAN MOGA. THE COURT ORDERS that all

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PETITION OF: CHARLES RICHIE COOPER II TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHARLES RICHIE COOPER II has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHARLES RICHIE COO- PER II to Proposed name: CHARLES RICHARD

GREEN. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter the hearing indicated below appear before this court at A HEARING ON THE PE- TITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOL- LOWS:

Date: MARCH 26, 2026 Time: 9:00A.M. Dept:

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Room persons interested in this matter appear before this cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person ob- jecting 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 peti- tion should not be granted. If no written objection is Time: timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/27/2026 8:30 A.M. Dept: $27 The address of the court is the same as noted above.

court at the hearing indithe will or estate, or both, of VARD, FONTANA, CA WEST 10TH STREET, (specify all names by which the decedent was known): OLIVIA GALLEGOS, A Pe- tition for Probate has been filed by ELIZABETH RIto 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 peti- tion without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/20/2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: $22 The address of the court is the same as noted above.. 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 Date: 03/11/2026 8:30 A.M. Dept: $30 The address of the court is the same as noted above.. A copy of this ORDER to Show Cause must be pub- lished 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 (specify newspa- per): WESTSIDE STORY NEWSPAPER

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San Bernardino City Unified School District Earns Prestigious Golden Bell Award for Pathway to Biliteracy Program

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino City Unified School District has been selected by the California School Boards Association as a 2025 Golden Bell Award recipient for its in- novative Pathway to Biliteracy program. This honor recognizes the district's strong commitment to world languages and its long- standing investment in preparing students to graduate as confident, capable communicators in more than one language.

The Golden Bell Awards high- light programs throughout Cali- fornia that demonstrate excel- lence in governance, innovation and student-centered practices. SBCUSD's Pathway to Biliteracy Program stood out in the category of Curriculum and Instruction for World Languages and Biliteracy for its comprehensive approach that supports students from ele- mentary through high school with language development, cultural understanding and opportunities to earn recognition for their bilin- gual achievements.

The San Bernardino County Su- perintendent of Schools and the San Bernardino County School Boards Association honored the winning programs during the An- nual Meeting held Feb. 2. The biliteracy initiative is run by the Multilingual Programs Depart- ment, under the leadership of Di- rectors Les Ojeda and Tex Acosta. The program expands access to high-quality language instruction, elevates cultural and linguistic di- versity and equips students with skills that strengthen college and career readiness. Thousands of students participate each year, and the district continues to expand assistance for students learning English and heritage speakers so more students can earn formal Biliteracy Pathway Awards and the California State Seal of Bilit- eracy.

"As a bilingual educator and a proud product of public schools right here in San Bernardino, this award is deeply meaningful to me," said Superintendent Mau- ricio Arellano. "Our Pathway to Biliteracy program honors our students' cultures, languages and identities while preparing them to thrive in a global society."

SBCUSD was one of five school districts in San Bernardino Coun- ty recognized with a Golden Bell by CSBA this year. A Golden Bell is often seen as the Emmy of pub- lic education because it represents the highest level of recognition for excellence in school programs across California.

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Golden Bell Awards Ceremony

SBCUSD Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Ana Ap- plegate proudly accepts the 2025 Golden Bell Award from the Cali- fornia School Boards Association while Board of Education Vice President MaryEllen Grande looks on. (Photo provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

58th Annual Black History Month Parade & Expo Coming to North Fontana

FONTANA, CA--- Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana, in partnership with the City of Fontana, proudly presents the 58th Annual Black History Month Parade and Expo on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The parade will step off at 10:00 a.m. beginning at Summit Avenue and Citrus Avenue, continuing to Sierra Lakes Parkway, where the Expo will begin at 12:00 noon in the North Fontana Home Depot parking lot, located at the corner of Citrus Avenue and Sierra Lakes Parkway, just north of the 210 Freeway.

This year's theme, "Youthpre- neur: Celebrating Future Lead- ers," highlights the creativity, innovation, and leadership of young entrepreneurs in our community. Grand Marshal: Cyrus Moss This year's Grand Marshal, Cyrus Moss, is being recognized for his dedication to preserving local Afri- can American history. After learn- ing that the land where his school stood was once owned by an Afri- can American family whose home was tragically burned down with the family inside, Cyrus sought to learn more about the story. Upon discovering the history of racial division in Fontana, Cyrus envisioned renaming the school- formerly Randall Pepper Elemen- tary School-after the original property owner, O'Day Short. Working alongside his mother, See "58th Annual Black History Month..." page 8 future lack vyer.

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Announces Banquet Isn't Just for Adults

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- The San Ber- nardino Democratic Luncheon Club announc- es its upcoming schedule of events, headlined by the 32nd Annual Banquet and Installation of Officers on March 14, 2026. This landmark event will feature Congressman Pete Aguilar as the guest keynote speaker.

The program will be hosted by Club Presi- dent Tim Prince and will feature the formal installation of the 2026 executive board. The banquet offers a unique opportunity for local leaders, activists, and community members to gather, reflect on recent successes, and discuss the future of the Democratic platform in San Bernardino.

"As the club celebrates over three decades of political engagement, the banquet serves as a pivotal gathering for local Democrats to swear checkups or use den- loss occurs, when treatment can become more complicated. Preventive care long-term

By Emily Brubaker services are fully cov- ered by Medi-Cal. State data show that only about 40% of adults on Medi-Cal had a dental visit last year, and fewer than 30% used vision ben- efits for eye exams or glasses. Many adults delay care until pain, infection, or vision protects health, independence, and family stability. Using Medi-Cal ben- efits early can help people manage con- ditions before they become emergencies.

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On Veterans' Day, middle schoolers from 39 58th Annual Black states competed to be crowned the next cham- pion of the National Civics Bee.

I was fortunate enough to emerge as the election cycle," said Prince. Upcoming Speaker Schedule Before the gala, the club continues its tradition of Friday meetings at Juan Pollo Restaurant, hosting candidates and providing updates on party activity:

History Parade

Cyrus organized a For parade entry, petition and gathered vendor space avail- enough community ability, or stage par- support to present ticipation, visit: www.BlackAwarein new leadership and mobilize for the 2026 champion of 2024's inaugural edition of the Bee. As I walked off the stage then, it hit me that I, an eighth grader from Alaska, had just shown the country that young people can and should shape our democracy. My journey into civics started with something deeply personal. I was born with a congenital condition that requires costly dental proce- dures. Too often, insurance companies refuse to cover them.

Feb 27 Amy Malone, Candidate for Mayor of San Bernardino March 6 Joz Sida, Candidate for Mayor of Fontana

March 13 No Meeting (Preparation for Annual Banquet)

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Instead of just accepting that reality, my fam- ily and I began working to pass the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act in Congress. I told my sto- ry to lawmakers, explained why the bill mat- tered and asked them to act. Now, the bill has bipartisan sponsors in the House and Senate.

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to the Fontana Unified School District nessParades.com or text (909) 909-4004 Did You Know? The year 2026 is con- sidered a Universal Year 1 in numerol- ogy (2+0+2+6 = 10; 1+01), symboliz- ing new beginnings, leadership, innova-

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Their efforts resulted in the successful re- naming of the school to O'Day Short Elementary School, with the official ceremony taking place in De- cember 2025. Youth Vendor Op- tion, independence, portunities and the start of a new nine-year cycle.

Young entrepreneurs ("Youthpreneurs”) are encouraged to par- ticipate by showcas- ing and selling their products and services during the Expo.

As Fontana con- tinues to grow and evolve, the theme for 2026 is: Fontana For- ward

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