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Volume 39 No. 31

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WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

"A Promise Kept”: California Establishes First-in-the-Nation Reparations Agency

Gov. Gavin Newsom Legislative Black has signed Senate Bill Caucus (CLBC), met (SB) 518, landmark with Gov. Newsom legislation creating as he signed my bill California's Bureau SB 518 the Bureau for Descendants of for Descendants of American Slavery the first state agency in the nation dedicat- ed to implementing reparations for Black Americans.

American Slavery," said Sen. Akilah We- ber Pierson (D-San Diego), chair of the CLBC and author of the bill. "California has taken a monu- mental and historic step toward justice, "A few days ago, I, with a few other mem- bers of the California becoming the first state in the nation to create a permanent agency dedicated to reparative justice for Black Americans."

The governor first hinted at the signing during an appearance on the Higher Learn- ing podcast, hosted by Rachel Lindsay and Van Lathan Jr., before his office made the news official in an Oct. 10 press release. "I just signed a bill two days ago with the (California Legisla- tive) Black Caucus as it relates to creating a new office to ad- dress these systemic issues," Newsom told the hosts.

Authored by Weber Pierson, SB 518 es- tablishes a permanent state agency tasked with implementing reparations policies for descendants of en- slaved African Amer- icans and those whose families were harmed by racially motivated eminent domain in California. The Bu- reau will verify eli- gibility, safeguard privacy, educate the public, and coordi- nate future reparative justice initiatives. "For centuries, the By Antonio Ray Harvey descendants of en- slaved people have endured hardship, ex- clusion, and systemic injustice that denied them access to oppor- tunity and equality," Weber Pierson said in a statement. "SB 518 is a step toward acknowledging that painful truth and cre- ating the structures

See "A Promi..." page 8

ARMC's Mobile Medical Clinic Coming to Burning Bush

SAN BERNARDINO, CA--- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center's Mobile Medical Clinic will visit Burning Bush Church in Vic- torville from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. The On-The-Go Health Mobile Medical Clinic provides free or low-cost services for children ages 0 to 17, including well-child vis- its, developmental screenings, vaccinations, Medi-Cal enrollment, and dental screenings with fluoride varnish treatments.

The clinic will be held at 14849 7th Street in Victorville. It is presented in partnership with San Bernardino County Public Health, Transitional Assistance, Inland Empire Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, and First 5 San Ber- nardino. Appointments can be made by calling (909) 498-6277.

Church on October 18

• THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025
• WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER
• Corey Jackson Endorses Proposition 50

To Strengthen Democratic Processes and Protect Black Representation in California

"This isn't politics as usual; it's an emergency for our democracy," said Calif. Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson

RIVERSIDE, CA and democratic."

A Greater Hope Planning

Fall Family Fair

50 gives us a chance to elect representa- tives who will priori- tize lowering costs for working families."

Dr. Jackson con- cludes, "This is about fairness, representa- tion, and protecting our democracy. I urge every Californian to support Proposition 50 to ensure our voic- es are heard and our communities are pro- tected."

About Assembly member Dr. Corey A. Jackson

He further con-

California State

Assembly member demned the current

Dr. Corey Jackson announced his strong support for Proposi- the importance of tion 50, a measure checking unchecked designed to enhance power. "We must do the fairness of the everything we can to redistricting process oppose anti-Black ac- in California and op- tions and protect the pose Republican ef- rights we've fought so forts to undermine the hard to win. Proposi- democratic process. tion 50 helps amplify He joins the Legisla- our voices by keeping tive Black Caucus, federal and state pow- the United Domestic ers accountable." Workers (UDW), the California Teachers Association (CTA), and Governor Gavin Newsom in support- ing Prop 50.

administration's poli- cies, emphasizing raffle prizes, creative self-portrait art activ- ities, wellness screen- ings, and a special be- hind-the-scenes tour.

VICTORVILLE, CA - A Greater Hope is hosting the "Gather and Grow" Fall Fam- ily Fair from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at 14344 Ca- jon Avenue in Vic- torville. The will feature $5,000 in new programs.

Guests can enjoy music from a DJ, giveaways, a photo booth, free lunch, and more. For addi- tional details, contact achiogor@aghope. org or call 760-577-

Assembly member

Dr. Corey A. Jackson, DSW, MSW, rep- resents

California's

60th Assembly Dis- trict. Elected in 2022

Families will also have the opportunity to engage with com- munity partners and learn about exciting 5045.

Oktoberfest Continues at Mountain High event and reelected in 2024, he chairs the Human Services Committee and its Budget Sub- committee. With a background in educa- tion and community service, he previously served on Riverside County's Board of Education, represent- ing the communities of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris, and Mead Valley. He is also the founder and CEO of SBX Youth and Family Services, which aims to break the cycle of poverty and violence through mentoring, educa- tion, and community organizing. His advo- cacy led to a historic settlement for youth fairness, especially for youth of color. He graduated from CSU

San Bernardino

Jackson further stat- ed that supporting Proposition 50 aligns with efforts to oppose President Trump's de- structive policies that cut vital services, es- pecially those being provided to the under- served citizenry, such as Medicaid, IHSS, and SNAP:

He points to the fact that "MAGA Repub- licans have cut bil- lions from Medicaid and other programs, which risk lives and livelihoods. Proposi- tion 50 is a step to- ward restoring fund- ing and replacing harmful politicians with those committed to our well-being."

The measure also addresses economic concerns, with Jack- son stating:

"This isn't politics as usual; it's an emer- gency for our democ- racy," Jackson stated. "Trump's scheme to rig the next election poses a serious threat to democracy, and especially to Blacks; Proposition 50 pro- vides an important mechanism to ensure voters have a say in how district boundar- ies are drawn in Cali- fornia."

Jackson emphasized that Proposition 50 will empower Cali- fornia voters rather than unelected com- missions, stating, "On November 4th, Prop 50 allows every voter to have a voice in re- distributing districts throughout the State, making the process

Oktober st in "Trump and his al- lies have broken their promises to lower costs, instead raising prices through harm- far more transparent ful tariffs. Proposition political science and earned both a Master's and a Doctor of Social Work from California Baptist University.

Mountain High's West Resort is bringing its free Oktoberfest to the moun- tains with weekends full of celebration through October 19, running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Guests can enjoy German beer, Oktoberfest food, live music, dancing, games, and exciting giveaways. The resort is located at 24510 CA-2, Wrightwood. For more information, please call (888) 754-7878.

WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

Gov. Newsom Signs Black Caucus Members' Bills Reforming

Student Expulsion, Early Childhood Education

Assemblymembers Mia Bonta (D- Alameda) and Corey Jackson (D-Moreno Valley), members of the California Legis- lative Black Caucus (CLBC), are celebrat- ing the signing of two of their bills aimed at improving education outcomes

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FORNIA one reforming the student expulsion process, and the other strengthening the state's early child- hood education sys- tem.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1230, authored by Bonta, on Oct. 3. The new law, known. as the Expulsion Reha- bilitation Plan Reform, improves the rehabili- tation and readmission process for students

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Under AB 1230, school districts are now required to help students access the habilitation plans and ensure that financial or transportation barriers do not prevent read- mission.

to prolonged exclu- sion from school. The measure also limits ex- tensions of expulsion terms to one additional semester at a time. See "Gov. Ne..." page 8 ing expulsion get the Bonta stated. individualized sup- port they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Grateful to (Gov. New- som) for standing with us to fight the 'school- to-prison pipeline,"

The law addresses long-standing short- comings in Califor- nia's expulsion system, where vague rehabili- tation plans and proce- dural barriers often led

"AB 1230 is now law. Together, we're resources necessary to complete their re- ensuring students fac-

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WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER

CLASSIFIED / LEGAL SECTION

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS. NAME STATEMENT: FBN20250008121. The fol- lowing person(s) is (are) do- ing business as: NONNY'S FASHION AND BEAUTY, 9431 HAVEN AVE., SUITE 100, PMB 1032, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730. Business Mailing Address: 9431 HAVEN AVE., SUITE 100, PMB 1032, RAN- CHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730. Number of Em- ployees: 2. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant com- menced to transact business: 01/01/2025. By signing, I declare all information in this statement is true. and correct. Signature: /s/ CHINONYE J. AKUNY- ILI. Printed Title of Person Signing: OWNER. Date: 05/14/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 08/26/2025. I hereby certify. that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

SAN/J9965 NOTICE IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH SUBDIVI SION (A) OF SECTION 17920. THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK EX- CEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (B) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESI- DENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSI- NESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF FICTI TIOUS BUSINESS IN VIO- LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE) SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES-

SIONS CODE).

TITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOL- LOWS:

Date: NOVEMBER 6, 2025 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept: v12 Room

The address of the court is the same as noted above. 14455 CIVIC DRIVE VIC- TORVILLE, CA 92392- 2312. 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 f 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 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. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: BYRON D. GROVES, 47939, STREET: 625 KERN STREET, MAILING: PO BOX 5057 SUGARLOAR, CA 92386. ATTORNEY FOR PE- TITIONER: MARK W. REGUS II 279653, LAW OFFICE OF MARK W. REGUS II, 453 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE, UP- LAND, CA 91786 TEL: (909) 500-1161.

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 PE- TITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOL- LOWS:

Date: NOVEMBER 5, 2025 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept: F3 filed by SHIRLEY JANE MACOVITZ in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Petition for Probate re- quests that SHIRLEY JANE MACOVITZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to ad- minister the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This author- 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.

A HEARING ON THE PE- TITION WILL BE HELD IN THIS COURT AS FOL- LOWS:

Date: OCTOBER 13, 2025 Time: 9:00 A.M Dept: V12 Room The address of the court is the same as noted above. 14455 CIVIC DRIVE, VIC- TORVILLE CA 92392. 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 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 mail- ing 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 are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special

Run Dates: 9-11, 9-18-2025 WSS#: 25-JA01

TON. Printed Title of Per- son Signing: INDIVIDU- AL. Date: 04/10/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 05/16/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK EX- CEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (B) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT

FILING OF THIS STATE- MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF FICTI- TIOUS BUSINESS IN VIO- LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER

FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET SEQ.. BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONS CODE). Original Run Dates;5-1, 5-8, 5-15, 5-22-2025

1st Corrected Run; 6-5, 6-12, 6-19, 6-26-2025 2nd Corrected Run; 9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2-2025 WSS# 25-043

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRI- VATE SALE

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SAN BER- NARDINO

CASE NO. PROSB2200488 Estate of Carmen Mariz, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- EN that, subject to confir- mation by the above-entitled court, on or after [Date at least 15 days after first pub- lication], the undersigned as Personal Representative of the estate of said decedent will sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder on the terms and conditions hereinafter mentioned, all the right, title, and interest of the estate of said dece- dent in and to the real prop- erty located in the County of San Bernardino, State of California, described as follows:

COUNTY CLERK DEP- PURSUANT TO SECTION UTY

17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESI- DENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSI- NESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATE-

MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF FICTI TIOUS BUSINESS IN VIO- LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONS CODE). Original Run Dates; 6-26, 7-3, 7-10, 7-17-2025 1st Corrected Run; 9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2-2025 WSS# 25-J012

SAN/K4872

NOTICE IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH SUBDIVI SION (A) OF SECTION 17920. THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE

Room

The address of the court is the same as noted above. 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 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 Califor- nia Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mail- ing 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 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. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: BYRON D.

YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK EX- CEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (B) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESI- DENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSI- NESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE Terms and Conditions of THE EXPIRATION. THE Sale:

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CIVSB 2528472 PETITIONER OR ATTOR- NEY: ALMA T. CORONA QUEZADA, 10218 BAL- SAM AVE., HESPERIA, CA 92345 Telephone: N/A E-Mail Address (OPTION- AL): ATTORNEY FOR (name): ALMA T. CORONA QUEZADA SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415-

Street Address (for informational purposes only):

1372 North E Street, San Bernardino, California 92405

APN: [Insert Assessor's Parcel Number]

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

FBN20250003910. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RIALTO PRINTING COMPANY, 237 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., RIALTO, CA 92376. Business Mailing Address: 11161 MORN- INGSTAR PLACE, LOMA LINDA, CA 92354. County of Principal Place of Busi- ness: SAN BERNARDINO. Number of Employees (Op- tional): 1. This business is conducted by: AN INDI- VIDUAL. Name of Indi- vidual Registrant: AKROFI O OTUBUAH. Registrant commenced to transact busi- ness: APR 23, 2025. By signing, I declares all infor- mation in this statement is true and correct. Signature: /s/ AKROFI O OTUBUAH.

Printed Title of Person Signing: OWNER. Date: 04/24/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 04/24/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

FILING OF THIS STATE- MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF FICTI- TIOUS BUSINESS IN VIO-

LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONS CODE). Original Run Dates;5-15, 5-22, 5-29, 6-5-2025 1st Corrected Run; 6-12, 6-19, 6-26, 7-3-2025

2nd Corrected Run; 9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2-2025 WSS# 25-J008

The property will be sold on an "as is" basis, with no warranties expressed or implied, and subject to confirmation by the court. Bids or offers are invited and will be received at the office of the undersigned at: The Law Office of Jeff Grotke, 22 North 6th Street, Suite C, Redlands, CA 92373. (909)659-5730

All bids must be in writing and accompanied by a ca- shier's check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. The sale is subject to current tax- es, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, and easements of record. The right is reserved to re- ject any and all bids and to sell the property at a price and upon terms deemed by the undersigned to be in the best interest of the estate. DATED: August 27, 2025 Armando Velardez, Personal Representative Estate of Carmen Mariz, Deceased WSS-J115-25

MAILING ADDRESS: SAME

BRANCH NAME: CIVIL PETITION OF: ALMA T. CORONA QUEZADA TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner ALMA T. CO- RONA QUEZADA has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as fol- lows: Present name: EMILY ANAIS HERNANDEZ CO- RONA to Proposed name: EMILY ANAIS SEVILLA CORONA. 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: 12/08/2025 8:30 A.M. Room: S-32 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT:

FBN20250004498. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: LALA'S HAIR SALON, 11683 CHERRY AVE F7, FON-

TANA CA 92337. Business Mailing Address: 11936 WOODBRIDGE DR., FON- TANA CA, 92337. Number of Employees:3. This busi- ness is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Name of INDIVIDUAL: JOSE L. NAVA. Registrant com- menced to transact business:

05/14/2025. By signing, I declare all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature: /s/ JOSE L. NAVA. Printed Title of Person Signing: MANAG- ER. Date: 05/14/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 05/16/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Run Dates: 10/16, 10/23, GROVES, 47939, STREET:

625 KERN STREET, MAILING: PO BOX 5057

SUGARLOAR, CA 92386. ATTORNEY FOR PETI- TIONER: ALEXANDER ARANDA, 3302 COLD PLANES DR., HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745. TEL: (626) 465-6738.

10/30, 11/6/2025 WSS#: 25-JA03

NOTICE OF PETITION

Run Dates; 10-16, 10-23, TO ADMINISTER ESTATE

SAN/K4616

WSS# 25-J020

OF: ELEANOR ARANDA CASE NUMBER: PRO- VA2500736

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: ALEXANDER ARANDA, 3302 COLD PLANES DR., HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745. MAILING: 3302 COLD PLANES DR., HA-

CIENDA HEIGHTS, CA 91745. TEL: (626) 465- 6738.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 17780 ARROW BLVD. MAILING ADDRESS: 17780 ARROW BLVD, FONTANA CA, 92335. BRANCH NAME: PROBATE. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the de- cedent was known): ELEA NOR ARANDA, A Petition for Probate has been filed by ALEXANDER ARANDA in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Peti- tion for Probate requests that N/A be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to ad- minister the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This author- 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

NOTICE - IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH SUBDIVI SION (A) OF SECTION 17920. THIS FICTITIOUS

NAME STATEMENT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: FBN20250004574. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABC LEGACY SALON, 3694 E. HIGHLAND AVE, STE 22. SAN BERNARDI- NO CA 92346. Business Mailing Address: 3694 E. HIGHLAND AVE, STE 22, SAN BERNARDINO CA 92346. Number of Em- ployees (Optional): N/A. This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Name of INDIVIDUAL: CORINTHIAN L. BUFF- INGTON. Registrant com- menced to transact business: 01/01/1992. By signing, I declare all information in this statement is true and correct. Signature: /s/ CORINTHIAN BUFFING

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ELEANOR ARANDA CASE NUMBER: PROVV2500359

ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: MARK W. REGUS II 279653, LAW OFFICE OF MARK W. REGUS II, 453 NORTH CENTRAL AVE- NUE, UPLAND, CA 91786 TEL: (909) 500-1161. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 14455 CIVIC DRIVE. MAILING ADDRESS: 14455 CIVIC DRIVE VICTORVILLE, CA 92392-2312. BRANCH NAME: VICTORVILLE PROBATE. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may other wise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of (specify all names by which the decedent was known): GENE CIONI, A Peti- tion for Probate has been filed by ARTHUR J. CIONI in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN BERNARDINO. The Peti- tion for Probate requests that ARTHUR J. CIONI be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petitionrequests the de- cedent's will and codicils, if any, be adimtted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A HEARING ON THE PE-

Run Dates: 10/9, 10/16, 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. ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: BYRON D. GROVES, 47939, STREET: 625 KERN STREET, MAILING: PO BOX 5057 SUGARLOAR, CA 92386. ATTORNEY FOR PETI TIONER: SHIRLEY JANE MACOVITZ TELEPHONE:(949) 371-

10/23, 10/30/2025 WSS#: 25-JA02

Time:

GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK EX- CEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (B) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN COUNTY CLERK DEP THE FACTS SET FORTH UTY

Dept: CIVIL

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROBERT JAMES

RAVER, JR.

CASE NUMBER: PROVV2500301 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: BYRON D. GROVES, 47939, STREET: 625 KERN STREET, MAIL ING: PO BOX 5057 SUG- ARLOAF, CA 92386. TEL: (949) 371-1504. ATTORNEY FOR PETI- TIONER: SHIRLEY JANE MACOVITZ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 14455 CIVIC DRIVE. MAILING ADDRESS: 14455 CIVIC DRIVE, VICTORVILLE CA 92392. BRANCH NAME: VICTORVILE DISTRICT 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): ROBERT JAMES RAVER, JR aka ROBERT JAMES RAVER aka ROBERT J.

RAVER aka ROBERT RAV-

ER aka R. RAVER aka J. RAVER aka R. J. RAVER aka R. JAMES RAVER aka JAMES RAVER, A Peti- tion for Probate has been

IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESI- DENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSI- NESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE SAN/J6733

NOTICE IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH SUBDIVI- SION (A) OF SECTION 17920. THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE

Date: APRIL 1, 2025 Sign: GILBERT G. OCHOA, Judge of the Su- perior Court Run Dates: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025.

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Notice is hereby given that the personal property described below. will be sold to the highest bidder on September 26, 2025 at or after 10:00AM, at Southwest Mobile Storage, 9551 Lucas Ranch Rd. Ran- cho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Phn: 866.503.0668 Property of: DANIELS, MARION Last known address: 3977 BUDLONG AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 Property in Unit: 15- 400176-6

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

'No Drugs Kids Day' Promotes Drug-Free Living at Civic Center Park in Apple Valley

APPLE VALLEY, CA Civic Center Park in Apple Valley was filled with laugh- ter, learning, and community spirit dur- ing the annual "No Drugs Kids Day" cel- ebration. The event brought together families for a fun and educational afternoon focused on drug and for his continued ded- ication to promoting drug-free lifestyles and youth education.

Children ranging from preschool to high school partici- pated in interactive games, enjoyed give- aways, and even had the chance to win a free bicycle all while learning the overdose prevention.\\ importance of mak-

Among those in at- tendance was Chris- topher Porter, Policy Director, who pre- sented Frank Kelly, CEO of No Drugs America, with a cering healthy, drug-free choices. The event served as a positive reminder of the com- munity's shared com- mitment to keeping youth informed, emtificate of recognition powered, and safe.

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Sheriff's Department Hosts 'Lady Be Aware' Self-Defense

DEVORE, CA--- department's This past Saturday, October 11, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Depart- ment hosted its latest Lady Be Aware self- defense course at the Train- ing Center in Devore.

The full-day, eighthour program provid- ed participants with a comprehensive blend of classroom instruction, weaponless de-

Course in Devore tical skills necessary to reduce the risk of becoming victims of violence. Open to women ages 16 and older (with a guardian for minors), the training drew parfense techniques, and firearm safety train- ing. Designed spe- cifically for women, the course focused on equipping attendees with the awareness, confidence, and practicipants from across the county eager to learn real-world strat- egies for personal protection. Due to continued interest, additional Lady Be Aware courses are scheduled for November 15, January 10, January 24, and February 21. Registration is $75 and can be complet- ed by emailing lady- [email protected]

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The Social Lites, Inc. Host Info Meeting for 59th Beautillion

"The 2025 Black Rose Award winners, left to right, Back row: Ezekiel Adeleke, Media Char, Laurie Marsden, Deputy Chief of Staff at Yuhaaviatam of San Man- uel Nation, Twillea Evans-Carthen, Marcus Funchess, MC, Dr. Arlington Rodg- ers, Jr.; Rich Wallace, Dr. Charles "Chuck" Singleton, Lawrence Hardy, Taylor Griffin Scholarship winner, Black Rose ceremony Committee Chair Rev Bronica, President Carl M. Dameron, Front row. Dr. Teri Davis, Elizabeth Cochrane-Ben- oit, Dr. Hardy Brown, and Dr. Shene Bowie

SAN BERNARDI- take place weekly on NO, CA The Social Lites, Inc. are extend-

Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. These gath- erings are designed to introduce and pre- pare the incoming Sir Knights for this year's Beautillion, a time-honored tra- dition in the Inland Empire. Each session will provide guidance on program expec- tations, mentorship opportunities, and scholarship award de- tails.

The Beautillion program seeks African American high school seniors with a ing an invitation to all interested young men to attend an informa- tional meeting for the 59th Annual Beau- tillion. The meeting will be held on Satur- day, October 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at New Hope Life Center, Room 13, located at 1505 W. Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92411.

Following this intro- ductory session, pro- gram meetings will

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"A Promise Kept”: California Establishes First-in-the-Nation

Reparations Agency needed to repair it. to Study and Develop This bill represents Reparation Proposals hope, responsibility, for African Ameri- and a commitment to make right what was wrong for far too long."

cans, which issued its comprehensive final report in June 2023. The task force was created through Assembly Bill (AB) 3121, authored by current Secretary of The legislation was directly based on pol- icy recommendations from the Task Force

According to Bonta and other supporters including the Al- ameda County Office of Education and the National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) -AB 1230 is part of a broader effort to inter- rupt the systems that push children from classrooms into incar- ceration.

Data cited by Ed- Source shows that more than 4,000 Cali- fornia students were expelled in the 2023- 24 school year, with disproportionate im- pacts on students of color and other vulner- able youth. Although overall

GPA of 2.0 or higher who are planning to pursue higher educa- tion. Participants will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage in com- munity service, and compete for scholar ship funds as part of one of San Bernardi- no's most respected cultural and educa- tional initiatives.

For more informa- tion, interested stu- dents and families may contact Elsie Paulino at (951) 205- 8823.

SAN BERNARDI- NO, CA―The Black Culture Foundation is now accepting nomi- nations for the 2026 Black Rose Awards, which honor remark- able individuals dedi- cating their lives to community service and improvement in the Inland Empire. Nominations are due by November 10, 2025.

The 34th Annual Black Rose Awards ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., in the Santos Manuel Student Union at Cali- fornia State Univer- sity, San Bernardino. This event shines a spotlight on those whose volunteer ef- forts transcend typi- cal expectations, often going unrecognized despite their signifi- cant impact on the community.

"We are looking for Black leaders or com- munity members who work tirelessly to up- lift others in the Inland Empire," said Carl M.

State Shirley Weber in 2020, to research the history of dis- crimination against Black Californians and recommend rem- edies for compensa- tion and atonement.

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Newsom Signs Black Caucus Bills rates have dropped Executive Director of over the past decade, 8.6% of Black students were removed from classrooms in 2023- 24, compared to 2.7% of White students.

NCYL. "Thank you to Assemblymember Bonta and the Alam- eda County Office of Education for cham- pioning students and helping to ensure that they receive the sup- port and tools they need to be successful."

Gov. Newsom also signed AB 563, au- thored by Assembly- member Corey Jack- son, which enhances the oversight and ef- fectiveness of the Ear- ly Childhood Policy Council (ECPC).

The NCYL also re- ported that in 2023-24, Black foster youth lost an average of 121.8 days of instruction per 100 students due to out-of-school suspen- sions one of the highest rates among all student groups.

"This much-needed reform is about oppor- tunity for students, and will benefit children and youth across the state of California," suspension said Shakti Belway, To continue, visit www.wssnews.com.

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Nominations Now Open

Dameron, President of the Black Culture Foundation. "We en- courage nominations for The Black Rose, Humanitarian of the Year, and Community Service awards."

Jim King, founder of the Black Rose Awards, emphasized the importance of recognizing dedi cated volunteers who contribute their time without seeking rec- ognition. "These in- dividuals are the un- sung heroes, they are committed, compas- sionate, and make our community a better place."

Nomination forms are available online at: SBBCFoundation.org The awards celebrate achievements across the Black community, but recipients are not required to be Black themselves.

The Black Rose Awards are the high- light of Black History Month celebrations, showcasing the ac- complishments and contributions of Black individuals and allies. The Black Culture Foundation, estab- lished in 1968, aims to promote Black culture, raise aware- ness of Black achieve- ments, and foster unity through annual cultural events and parades.

Join us in honoring those who dedicate themselves to the bet- terment of our com- munity. Together, we can continue to cel- ebrate, inspire, and uplift.

Black Rose Com- mittee members:

Rev. Bronica Mar- tindale, Carl M. Dameron, Paulette Brown-Hinds, Dolo- res Armstead, Chris- tine Irving, Marlene Davis, The Socialites, Troy Ingram, Gen- evieve Chandler, Jim

To join the Black Rose Awards Com- mittee or learn more about sponsorship and leadership opportuni- ties, visit SBBCFoun- King. dation.org.