Thursday, September 10 | Volume 40 No. 26

• COMPLIMENTARY
• Volume 40 No. 26
• Thursday
• September 10, 2026

Four SBCUSD Schools Earned a 2026 California

Distinguished School Award

The Principals of San Bernardino City Unified School District’s newest California Distinguished Schools—Shannon Cabanas of Richard son PREP HI, James Espinoza of Middle College High, Dr. Christopher Jackson of Cajon High and Kathy Atencio of Rodriguez PREP Academy—celebrate their schools’ achievements with Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, SBCUSD Board of Education members and Student Board members at the April 21, 2026, Board of Education meeting. (Photo by Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD)

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Giving Our Black Children the Healthiest Start We Can

By Monica Soni, MD

The summer before I started medical school, I learned something surprising about my own health history. As part of the enrollment process, I had to provide immu nization records and blood tests showing immunity. That's when I discovered I did not have all my childhood vaccinations. I had always assumed I was fully vaccinated, and weeks before beginning my medical training, I was catching up on vaccines I thought I had received years earlier. Looking back, I wonder what influenced my mother when she was making those deci sions. What concerns went unanswered? As both a physician and a parent now, I understand that families need clear information, trusted guidance, and the opportunity to ask questions before making important health decisions for their children. Between school supplies, after-school sched ules, and everything else that comes with a new school year, I encourage families to check your child’s immunization record, schedule a wellchild visit if needed, and ask questions.

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Riverside Transit Agency Unveils New Hydrogen Fueling Station And Hydrogen Buses

Sustainable transportation is making its way to the Inland Empire

RIVERSIDE, CA---- Recently Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) unveiled its new hydro gen fueling station and zero-emission hydro gen-powered buses at its headquarters in Riv erside. The introduction of these buses marks the beginning of RTA’s transition from Com pressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered buses to a fully zero-emission fleet. “It is an honor to welcome our new ecofriendly hydrogen-fueling station and our first hydrogen-powered buses as we celebrate this exciting milestone for RTA and Riverside County,” said RTA CEO Kristin Warsinski. “Technology may drive progress, but it’s the dedication, collaboration and expertise of our workforce, Board Members and community who truly make advancements like this pos sible.” This project was made possible through a combination of federal, state and local fund ing, including $4.89 million in competitive 5339 Low or No Emission funds that RTA se cured to purchase its first five hydrogen fuel cell buses. The new hydrogen fueling station was built by Clean Energy, which is one of the few companies with the expertise to manage the liquid hydrogen volume needed to power a full fleet of buses. “It has been a top priority for the RTA Board of Directors to bring Riverside County residents a greener public transportation service, and we’re proud to have reached this monumental milestone today,” said Jim Steiner, RTA Board Chair and City of Corona Council Member. “The transition to zero-emission technology is a major investment in our county and in our workforce training. We’re proud to embrace the future of eco-friendly transportation and do our part to reduce our environmental impact.” Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson, a champion for environmental sustainability and a state governor-appointed member of the California Air Resources Board, attended the event to celebrate this important milestone with RTA. Also in attendance were the RTA Board of Directors, Riverside County Supervi sor Jose Medina and various other stakehold ers. RTA joins transit agencies across the United States in developing and implementing proj ects to advance the shift towards zero-emis sion buses. To learn more about RTA, visit: www.river sidetransit.com.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Dr. Nathalie Dengone Beasnael Celebrates the Release of We Are Not the Same at Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique

On Your November Ballot: Prop 45 Would Speed Up Environmental and Public Project Reviews

By Austin Gage | California Black Media

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – Dr. Nathalie Dengone Beasnael, au thor, humanitarian, healthcare professional, and United Nations COP Delegate, celebrated the re lease of her memoir, We Are Not the Same, with an intimate author discussion and book signing on Saturday, August 29, at Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique. The conversation was moderated by R&B music historian Tyrone DuBose, who guided a thought ful discussion and facilitated audience interaction throughout the afternoon. Held at Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique, the special gather ing brought together readers, sup porters, distinguished guests, and members of the community for a meaningful conversation centered on identity, culture, adversity, re silience, healing, and self-discov ery. A special performance by Dr. Daniel “Danny” Petersen, Gram my Award winner and recipient of the President Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award, added a celebratory and inspira tional dimension to the afternoon. Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique also welcomed attend ees with special event-only dis counts on selected items, giving guests an opportunity to explore the boutique while celebrating the memoir’s release. Among the distinguished guests in attendance were Dr. Nathalie Dengone Beasnael, author and United Nations COP Delegate; David Assil, owner of Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique;

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In November, California voters will decide on Proposition (Prop) 45, also known as the “Building an Affordable California Act" or the Expedited Environmental Re view Process for Certain Projects the “public agency which has the principal responsibility for carry ing out or approving a project.” A responsible agency is a “public agency which proposes to carry out or approve a project, for which

Initiative.

a lead agency is preparing or has

If approved, the initiative would prepared an EIR [environmental change the environmental review impact report] or negative declaprocess established under the Cali ration.”

fornia Environmental Quality Act, The Committee to Build an Af or CEQA. Enacted in 1970, CEQA fordable California is leading the requires state and local agencies to identify and disclose the potential environmental effects of projects they propose to carry out, fund or approve. Agencies must also consider feasible alternatives and measures to avoid or reduce significant environmental harm. The law generally applies to projects that require discretionary govern ment approval and could cause a direct or indirect physical change to the environment. Under CEQA, a lead agency is Yes on Proposition 45campaign. Supporters include Assembly member Buffy Wicks (D-Oak land); the Agricultural Council of California; American Clean Power California; the California Building Industry Association; the California Chamber of Com merce; the California Council for Affordable Housing; the Hous ing Action Coalition; and Reform California. To read more, visit westsidestorynewspaper.com.

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CalKIDS Scholarship Month Launches in San Bernardino County to Help More Students Claim Scholarships

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- CalKIDS is launching the first CalKIDS Scholarship Month this September, partnering with coun ty offices of education and school districts across California. This statewide effort will bring schol arship claiming support directly to school communities, making it easier for eligible students to take action and claim their CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts. In San Bernardino County, nearly $162 million in CalKIDS Scholarships is available to eli gible public-school students, and approximately 78% of publicschool students in grades 2-12 are eligible for a scholarship worth up to $1,500. “CalKIDS Scholarship Month is about meeting students where they are and making it easier for them to access resources that can help support their education after high school,” said California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA. “By bringing CalKIDS directly onto school campuses throughout California, we can help more students take this important step and claim their scholarship funds.” Throughout the month, par ticipating school districts and campuses will host designated CalKIDS Scholarship claiming events where students and fami lies can check eligibility and claim their scholarships on-site. Throughout the month, par ticipating school districts and campuses will host designated CalKIDS Scholarship claiming events where students and fami lies can check eligibility and claim their scholarships on-site.

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Asm. Smallwood-Cuevas’s Bill Repealing ‘Racist’ CalWORKs ‘Man-in-the-House’ Rule Clears Legislature

By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

(D-Los Angeles), SB 1030 would eliminate the California Work Opportunity and Re sponsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) “Unrelated Adult Male,” or UAM, rule. Smallwood-Cue vas called the policy “outdated and actively harmful,” saying it relies on mid-20th-century gender stereotypes and subjects families to in trusive surveillance. The Assembly approved the bill 77-0 on Aug. 19, followed by a 40-0 Senate concur rence vote five days later. Newsom has until Sept. 30 to sign or veto the measure. “This is a law that helped divide our families. This is a rule that separated us from our mothers, fathers, and restricted men's access to their families mainly because of the discriminatory practices of public housing systems back in the 1960s and 1970s,” said Smallwood-Cue vas, a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC). Under Section 11351.5 of the California Wel fare and Institutions Code, an unrelated adult man living with a family applying for or receiv ing CalWORKs must make a financial contri bution based on his income and expenses. He and the mother must disclose their household expense-sharing arrangement under penalty of perjury. Benefits may be discontinued if either person knowingly refuses to cooperate.

A California rule requiring an unrelated adult man living with a family receiving welfare benefits to contribute financially to the house hold could be repealed if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill (SB) 1030 into law. Authored by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

$1,000,000 for Redlands to upgrade Texonia Park, Improving Safety and Accessibility

REDLANDS, CA--- Whether it’s a quick jog, soccer game or a family picnic, people in the Redlands community need a safe and fun place to spend time outside and enjoy the beautiful state. Congressman Pete Aguilar proud to deliver this funding for the City of Redlands to upgrade and modernize Texonia Park, mak ing it a safer and more accessible community space. This grant will help make much-needed renovations to Texonia Park’s ameni ties, including a new parking lot, inclusive playground, restrooms, sports fields, walking paths and upgrades to the picnic and group reservation areas. Once complete, this project will benefit our entire community, giving families an other great place to go when they want to get outdoors. From upgrading our parks to building animal shelters, he is proud to deliver investments in the community that make life bet ter for Inland Empire families. He will keep fighting in Congress to bring home more resources to en sure our region can thrive.

Southern California Artist Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja Named 2026 California Arts Council Legacy Artist Fellow

Recognition reflects more than three decades of artistic practice, arts leadership, and community engagement in the Inland Empire ist Fellowship Legacy Artist Fellow, recogniz ing her sustained artistic practice, community engagement, and cultural impact. Davies-Aiyeloja is the sole Legacy Artist Fel low from San Bernardino County in the 2026 Region 7 fellowship cohort, encompassing San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange coun ties. “This fellowship is especially meaningful be cause so much of my life as an artist has been built here in the Inland Empire,” said Davies- Aiyeloja. “I have grown alongside this arts community, and I believe being an artist also means helping create opportunities for others and making sure the arts remain present for the generations coming behind us.”

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For more than three decades, Davies-Aiyelo Southern California multidisciplinary artist ja has combined her studio practice with arts Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja has been selected as advocacy, mentorship, curatorial work, and a 2026 California Arts Council Individual Art community leadership. In the early 1990s, she helped develop the African American Artist Summerfest, a five-year Juneteenth celebra tion in San Bernardino that presented more than 100 artists and benefited the San Ber nardino Public Library Literacy Center. Within the festival, she created Tomorrow’s Masters, providing exhibition and mentorship opportu nities for middle and high school students. Her regional leadership has included serving on the founding initiative that helped establish the San Bernardino Arts Council, now Arts Connection, and as a founding member of Printmaker’s Network, an artist alliance con nected with Riverside Art Museum. She has served on the board of Redlands Art Associa tion and currently serves with Riverside Com munity Art Association and San Bernardino Art Association.

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R&B, Afrobeat and Reggae Artist Vic G Celebrates New Single “DAT BOI” at The DAT BOI Experience

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R&B, Afrobeat and reggae recording artist Vic G celebrated his latest single, “DAT BOI,” with a red carpet, live performance and pre miere of its cinematic vertical music video during The DAT BOI Experience at El Cid on Sunset. The DAT BOI Experience brought together recording artists, entertainers, filmmakers and music industry professionals for an evening connecting live music with visual storytelling. Created by director and producer Zarian “King Z” Hadley, founder of Zakanda Entertainment, the event was presented in collaboration with Green Boy Music. Red carpet arrivals included Vic G, Mr. Su prize, Zarian Hadley, Lizzy Jeff, Ras Kass, Brandon Miree, Fik-shun (Dushaunt Stegall), Qbwoy, Baby Mahusay, Shawn Cornist, Cher yl K., Roney Boys, PR1ME, Louis Harden, Invinceable and Brooke Ivory, among others. Vic G took the stage with Jamaican reggae artist Mr. Suprize, accompanied by The Fre quency Squad band, for a live performance of “DAT BOI,” showcasing its soulful blend of contemporary R&B, Afrobeat and reggae.

“I wanted ‘DAT BOI’ to feel soulful, rhyth mic and global. It’s rooted in my R&B back ground, while Afrobeat and reggae allowed me to take the music somewhere new.” — Vic G The energy continued when E. Dee Dennis, a dancehall and Billboard recording artist, took the stage for a surprise live performance, add ing another highlight to the celebration. A highlight of the evening was the premiere of the “DAT BOI” cinematic vertical music video, directed and produced by Hadley. Cre ated in a 9:16 format, the video combines cin ematic imagery, movement, and performance. It is available on Hadley’s YouTube channel, @ZARIANH. The single features Mr. Suprize and Binghi Canusee, who also appear in the video along side Afrobeat choreographer Nksogorgeous. Her work has been featured in music videos for Davido, Wizkid, Cardi B, Chris Brown and Ciara. The event also introduced “The Power of Support,” a micro-documentary series follow ing the making of “DAT BOI” and the creative team behind it. The series is featured on Look at Zakanda, a vertical platform from Zakanda Entertainment for microdrama and micro-doc umentary content. “Vertical filmmaking allows us to rethink how audiences experience music visually. With ‘DAT BOI,’ we paired that cinematic approach with a micro-doc to take viewers beyond the performance and into the people, emotion, and creative process behind the project.” — Zarian “King Z” Hadley For Vic G, “DAT BOI” represents a new phase in his artistry. The Cincinnati native and former lead vocalist of III Frum Tha Soul has built his career on R&B, drawing from gos pel and classic soul while blending those in fluences with Afrobeat and reggae. His career includes six victories at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, along with recording cred its with Gerald Levert, Angie Stone and Keith Sweat. “DAT BOI” is available at GreenBoyMu sic.com, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and other streaming platforms.

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$2,000,000 For San Bernardino County to Build a New Animal Shelter In Bloomington

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Davies-Aiyeloja works across painting, mixed media, cyanotype, textiles, sculpture, enamel, instal lation, performance, and socially engaged art. Her practice explores ancestry, migration, cultural mem ory, ecology, womanhood, and the relationship between personal ex perience and collective history. Her recent projects include Living Matter, Sacred Imprints, and the Menopause Art Narrative Project, which uses art and storytelling to address inequities in women’s health. Her CV documents solo presentations of these projects at Matter Studio Gallery, USC Keck School of Medicine Gallery, Shoe box Projects, and Gallery 825. Her work is held in permanent collections including Riverside Art Museum, Loma Linda Ron ald McDonald House and Chaffey Community Museum of Art.

One of the things Congressman PeteAguilar loves about the Inland Empire residents is their passion for protecting our area’s pets and animals. That's why he is proud to deliver $2 million to help build San Bernardino County’s new animal shelter in Bloomington, which will provide more space for in-need animals and offer highquality veterinary and animal control services to help keep both people and pets healthy and safe. Additionally, the new Blooming ton Animal Care Center will of fer free or low-cost resources for Inland Empire residents like pet adoptions, microchipping, volun teer opportunities and educational programs for pet owners.

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We Are Not the Same at Madison Maison Beverly Hills Boutique

Tyrone DuBose, R&B music historian; Dr. Daniel “Danny” Petersen, Grammy Award win ner and recipient of the President Barack Obama Lifetime Achieve ment Award; Lovey Dash, design er, stylist, and event planner; Jack Trent, Founding Partner at JTC CPAs; Wendi Trent, bodybuilder and singer-songwriter; Maya Ito, CEO of ACCA Fine Arts; Mar cia Gannon Avnet, playwright and singer-songwriter; Juliette Hagerman, television producer; Jolie Jorie Marie, actress and model; members of the Miss Af rica America Pageant; along with many other distinguished guests from the worlds of entertainment, fashion, business, the arts, and culture. During the event, Dr. Beasnael shared her personal experiences and reflections that inspired We

Are Not the Same, giving guests an opportunity to hear directly from her about the journey behind the memoir. She spoke candidly about growing up as the daughter of a diplomat and moving between continents and cultures, as well as the challenges and personal adversity that ultimately shaped her path toward healing and reclaim ing her sense of self. Dr. Beasnael also spoke about the importance of embracing in dividual experiences rather than comparing one person’s journey to another’s. She spoke about navi gating relationships and adversity, cultivating resilience, discovering authenticity and self-worth, and recognizing the cultural and per sonal differences that make every individual’s story unique. We Are Not the Same is available for purchase through Amazon.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CIVSB2620570 PETITIONER OR ATTOR NEY: ESTELA CAMPO CAZAREZ, 2396 MEDI CAL CENTER DR., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92411 Telephone: (909) 708-0552 E-Mail Address (OPTION AL): N/A SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 M A I L I N G A D D R E S S : SAME BRANCH NAME: SAN BERNARDINO PETITION OF: IN RE: MATEO ALDANA OC- AMPO TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ESTELA OC- AMPO CAZAREZ has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MA- TEO ALDANA OCAMPO to Proposed name: MATEO A L D A N A - O C A M P O 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 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 timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/15/2026

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Dept: S32 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 Date: SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 S i g n : W I L F R E D J . SCHNEIDER, JR. JUDGE O F T H E S U P E R I O R COURT Wss 26-020 9-10, 9-17, 9-24, 10-01-2026

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CIVSB2623677 P E T I T I O N E R O R AT T O R N E Y: LY N E T T E ANN CURRY, 495 E. ERD ST., APT O-8, SAN BER NARDINO, CA 92410 Telephone: (909) 4864-376 E-Mail Address (OPTION AL): currylinda235@gmail. com SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 M A I L I N G A D D R E S S : SAME BRANCH NAME: SAN BERNARDINO PETITION OF: LINDA ANN CURRY TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LINDA ANN CURRY has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LINDA ANN CURRY to Proposed name: LINDA LYNETTE ANN CURRY 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 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 timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/07/2026

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Dept: S33 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 Date: AUGUST 18, 2026 Sign: JOSEPH T. ORTIZ, JUDGE OF THE SUPE RIOR COURT wss 26-021 9-3, 9-10, 9-17, 9-24-2026

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS N A M E S TAT E M E N T : FBN20260007494. The fol lowing person(s) is(are) do ing business as: WESTSIDE S T O RY N E W S PA P E R , EMPIRE TALKS BACK, CALIFORNIA ROUTE 66 MARATHON, 577 North "D" Street, S#112H, San Bernardino CA 92401. Busi ness Mailing Address: 577 North "D" Street, S#112H, San Bernardino CA 92401 . County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BER N A R D I N O . N u m b e r o f Employees (Optional): N/A. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Name of corporation or limited liability company as shown in the Articles of Inc./Org./Reg.: W J ALLEN MULTIMEDIA PRODUC TIONS, 577 North "D" Street, S#112H, San Ber nardino CA 92401. State of Inc./Org./Reg.: CA. Inc./ Org./Reg. No. (Optional):

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N/A Registrant commenced to transact business: JAN 16, 2009. By signing, I declares

Earned a 2026 Award all information in this statement is true and correct.

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Signature: /s/ WALLACE

J ALLEN. Printed Title of Four San Bernardino City Unified

Person Signing: CEO. Date: 08/11/2026. This statement

School District (SBCUSD) cam puses—Cajon High School, Mid was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on dle College High School, Rich

08/11/2026. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ardson PREP HI Middle School ment on file in my office.

• and Rodriguez PREP Academy
• COUNTY CLERK DEP UTY
• Middle School—earned a 2026

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California Distinguished School

SION (A) OF SECTION 17920. THIS FICTITIOUS N A M E S TAT E M E N T GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE C O U N T Y C L E R K E X CEPT, AS PROVIDED IN S U B D I V I S I O N ( B ) O F SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS

Award from the California De partment of Education (CDE). “With four secondary schools in SBCUSD earning a Califor nia Distinguished School Award this year, I feel like SBCUSD SHINES even brighter than be

AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH fore,” said Superintendent Mauri

I N T H E S TAT E M E N T PURSUANT TO SECTION cio Arellano. “Earning the title of Distinguished School is no easy

17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESI

DENCE ADDRESS OF A feat, as evidenced by the fact that REGISTERED OWNER. A only 408 schools across the state

NEW FICTITIOUS BUSI NESS NAME STATEMENT

MUST BE FILED BEFORE and only 20 schools in San Ber-

THE EXPIRATION. THE nardino County, including our

FILING OF THIS STATE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN four schools, earned that honor. It

THIS STATE OF FICTI TIOUS BUSINESS IN VIO proves not only that SBCUSD is a serious academic institution but

LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER that we are moving forward with FEDERAL, STATE, OR C O M M O N L AW ( S E E SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., our vision that all students will

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SIONS CODE). Run Dates: 8-13, 8-20, 8-27, strong—academically, physically, 9-3-2026 WSS# 26-020 socially, emotionally and finan cially.” According to the CDE web site, the California Distinguished Schools Award aims to recognize exemplary instructional programs throughout

California public schools and remains one of the state’s most important ways to celebrate exceptional schools for their innovation and success in supporting students. Richardson PREP HI has earned a California Distinguished School Award nine times, starting in 1990 and including this most recent 2026 recognition. Richardson also earned a California Gold Ribbon Schools Award in 2017 when that award briefly replaced the Califor nia Distinguished School Award. Middle College High School has earned three Distinguished School Awards in 2007, 2021 and 2026. Rodriguez PREP earned a Distin guished School Award in 2011 and 2026. This is the first year Cajon High has been named a California Distinguished School.

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Giving Children Healthy Starts

Which vaccines does my child need? What are the side effects? What happens if we wait? How do you know they are safe? As a physician, I welcome that conversation because listening is part of good health care. Trust cannot be assumed. It must be built through relationships, respect, and access to clear information. With changing federal vaccine guidance, it is understandable that parents have questions. I want California families to know that California’s school and child-care vaccine requirements have not changed. Vaccines remain an important part of keeping our children healthy.

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