WSSNews | Volume 39 No. 41

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New California Law Strengthens Protections Against Employee Tip Theft

California Senate Bill (SB) 648, authored by Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles), takes effect on January 1. The law strengthens legal protections for workers against employee tip theft.

The legislation applies to restaurant serv- ers, hotel staff, hairdressers, and other service workers who rely on gratuities to cover their everyday expenses.

Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on July 30, 2025, the new law based on a bill authored by Smallwood-Cuevas reinforces safeguards against tip theft by empowering the state's La- bor Commissioner to investigate, issue cita- tions, and pursue civil action against employ- ers who withhold employees' tips.

A member of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC), Smallwood-Cuevas said SB 648 will prevent workers from being “short- changed" and that "the consumers will and in- tention" to show appreciation for their service, or to encourage good future service is actual- ized in the pockets of those workers.

"Gratuity theft is one of the most common forms of this exploitation, particularly among minimum wage and low wage service work- ers," Smallwood said. "In Los Angeles alone, nearly 1 in 55 low-wage workers has experi- enced stolen tips."

expectation is that good service deserves a re- ward. We want to reward and support work- ers who provide good service. We know that every dollar counts while (they're) trying to survive."

The Division of Labor Standards Enforce- ment (DLSE), which is under the Labor Com- missioner, generally has the authority to en- force employment statutes and regulations, either through administrative actions or litiga- tion, according to the California Department of Industrial Relations.

According to Smallwood-Cuevas's office, a 2017 study discovered that 19.2% of low-wage workers experience minimum wage violations in the state each year.

The study revealed that certain employers steal nearly $2 billion from California workers each year through minimum wage violations.

Another study found even higher losses across California's major metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Bay Area. Employers were estimated to have stolen an average of $2.3 billion to $4.6 billion in earned wages annually between 2014 and 2023, according to Rutgers' School of Man- agement and Labor Relations (SMLR).

SB 648 received strong support from several organizations, including the California Em- ployment Lawyers Association (CELA), the California Coalition for Worker Power, the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council, and Courage California.

-By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media of the California Federation of Labor Unions at the April 9 Senate Standing Committee on Labor, Public Employment and Retirement hearing.

Existing law already imposes a range of ad- ministrative sanctions, civil fines and penal- ties, and criminal penalties for violations of employment statutes or regulations. However, while California law declares that tips are the property of employees, the Labor Commissioner previously lacked the author- ity to issue citations or impose civil penalties when employers violated these arrangements.

By enabling the Labor Commissioner to act more swiftly, SB 648 provides a more "effi- cient and accessible" way to recover stolen tips and hold employers accountable for wage theft, Smallwood-Cuevas stated.

The legislation includes a "private right of ac- tion and authorizes civil penalties of $250 per violation (and $1,000 for willful violations)," increasing pressure on employers to comply with lawful tip practices.

Smallwood-Cuevas told the Senate Judiciary Committee in April that the lack of enforce- ment mechanisms left many low-wage work- ers without accessible options, such as a path- way to private legal action.

"Lawyers wouldn't take up these cases, and that's why the state has to step in. Affordabil- ity continues to be a great challenge (for low- income workers)," Smallwood-Cuevas said. "(SB 648) also ensures that our most vulner- able workers are not shortchanged."

Tip theft refers to any situation in which an employer or agent collects, takes, or receives a tip or part of a tip that was paid, given to, or left for an employee by a customer. "Obviously we very much enthusiastically Smallwood-Cuevas said further that, "Our support this bill," Elmer Lizardi said on behalf

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San Bernardino County's 2025 Public Service Achievement and Community Impact

Key accomplishments in 2025 included:

Removing nearly 500 tons of illegal trash and debris through San Bernardino County Code Enforcement, enhancing neighborhood safety and appearance.

YEAR IN REVIEW

Delivering more than 1 million nutritious meals to older adults through the California Older Adult Nutrition Program, supporting senior wellness and independence.

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Helping 92 foster children find permanent families, expanding mental health support for adolescents, improving emergency patient care protocols, and educating High Desert students about aviation careers through homeschool field trips.

• Responding to major storms in Highland and Oak Glen.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY---- As 2025 draws to a close, San Bernardino County re- flects on a year of significant progress in deliv- ering innovative, efficient public services that enhance residents' quality of life across Cali- fornia's largest geographic county.

The impacts of the Christmas storm and re- covery efforts will extend into 2026 and were therefore not included in the county's review of 2025.

Leading the nation for the fourth consecutive year, the county in 2025 earned a record 257 Achievement Awards from the National Asso- ciation of Counties, recognizing excellence in areas such as public health, safety, workforce development and community engagement. "Everything we accomplished in 2025 reflects the dedication of our county employees and our shared commitment to serving residents," said Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe. "From pub- lic safety and health to transparency and recre- ation, our teams delivered measurable results that improve lives countywide."

A video overview of San Bernardino County's accomplishments during 2025 can be viewed at https://youtu.be/NuADRM-f9Jg.

Extending park hours to increase recreational access and welcoming more than 142,000 vehicles to regional parks and approximately 180,000 visitors to the Big Bear Alpine Zoo.

• Engaging more than 33,000 participants in the County Library's Summer Reading Program. • Expanding early voting locations, hosting open houses for public input on planning processes and honoring Bloomington veterans.

• Uniting business, government and community leaders at the State of the County to build collaboration and shape the region's future. • Assisting 2,645 residents in securing employment through the Workforce Development Department. • Breaking ground on a new state-of-the-art animal shelter in Bloomington.

These accomplishments underscore San Ber- nardino County's continued progress toward achieving the Countywide Vision and position the county for a successful 2026.

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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY - Vehicle access to Happy Jack's Bridge in Lytle Creek has been re- stored following damage caused by a severe storm on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24. Public Works crews regained ve- hicle access to the roadway on Sunday, and a licensed structural engineer has confirmed the bridge is structurally sound and safe for use. Public Works has received authorization to reopen Happy Jack's Bridge.

Due to ongoing construction ac- tivities and limited access in the area, bridge access is currently restricted to residents only. Pub- lic Works crews continue working in the creek, roadway, and near- by sewer system. For everyone's safety and to allow crews to work efficiently, residents are asked to limit non-essential travel through the area while construction opera- tions remain active. Emergency access is not affected, and motor- ists should follow all posted sig- nage and traffic controls.

11.23 inches of rain in a 24-hour period, while Lytle Creek received 11.31 inches.

County crews were pre-activat- ed ahead of the storm and began working on Christmas Eve, oper- ating around the clock to address mud and debris flows caused by the intense rainfall. One of the most significant impacts was the washout of Sycamore Road lead- ing up to Happy Jack's Bridge, which serves as the only main ar- terial route in and out of the com- munity.

San Bernardino County Fire, the Office of Emergency Services, and Public Works worked collab- oratively to support the affected community while access was lim- ited, and repairs were underway. San Bernardino County Public Works crews, along with contract- ed equipment, worked as quickly and safely as possible to clear mud and debris from the bridge and place fill material to restore the crossing to operational status.

After the storm subsided, resi- San Bernardino County was dents were able to safely hike impacted by a severe storm on across the creek crossing to obtain Christmas Eve, Wednesday, De- essential supplies. The American cember 24. The storm brought Red Cross was also on site to dis- historic rainfall to the Bridge Fire tribute resources to residents. burn scars in the mountain com- For more winter storm informa- munities of Wrightwood and Ly- tion and resources, please visit tle Creek. Wrightwood recorded https://prepare.sbcounty.gov/.

America has a big birthday this year.

Here's a hint: The celebration will not feel much like the last big one in 1976.

I still believe our nation's best days are ahead. But our history- and our headlines-suggest we are facing a familiar test. Another fraught fight for freedom and de- mocracy is already upon us. That, too, is part of a pattern.

How America marks century anniversaries has looked differ- ent from how we mark the half- way points. The difference is not in the fireworks. It is whether we are expanding the idea of who be- longs or shrinking it.

In 1776, the colonies declared in- dependence from a monarchy and made a radical claim: that all men are created equal.

Slavery was more entrenched and brutal than at the founding. Congress outlawed the transatlan-

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Get Ready to Honor America's

Birthday by Fighting for Freedom, Again

Ben Jealous tic slave trade in 1807, effective in 1808. But it did not weaken slav- ery. It intensified it. A vast internal slave trade tore families apart as enslaved people were sold further south to fuel cotton's explosive growth.

The nation celebrated indepen- dence while perfecting a domestic machinery of human trafficking. Another fifty years brought a dif- ferent moment.

In July 1876, the centennial told a more hopeful story. The party of Lincoln remained in power. The constitutional amendments guaranteeing citizenship and vot- ing rights were part of the nation- al narrative. Federal troops still protected Black communities in the South. Much would change months later. But on the nation's birthday, Black America was liv- By 1826, that promise had nar- ing in an era defined by hard-won rowed, not widened. freedom.

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CLASSIFIED / LEGAL SECTION

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 Corrected Run: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1-1-26 WSS# 25-J008

Registrant commenced to transact business: N/A. By signing, I declares all infor- mation in this statement is true and correct. Signature: /s/ DANISH U. REHMAN. Printed Title of Person Sign- ing: PRESIDENT. Date:

08/25/2025. This statement. was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 08/25/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

CORRECTED RUN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONS CODE). RUN DATES: 10-23, 10-30, 11-06, 11-13-2025 25-130

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).

CORONA CA 92882 BRANCH NAME: CO- RONA DISTRICT PETITION OF: ANTHONY RAY SANDERZ

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner ANTHONY RAY SANDERS has filed a petition with the clerk. of this Court for a decree. changing names as follows: Present name: ANTHONY RAY SANDERS to Pro- posed name: ANTHONY MCDAVIS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter rect. Signature: /s/ CHAD MOORE. Printed Title of Person Signing: MANAG- ER. Date: 08/26/2025. 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 statement on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

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 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). Run Dates: 8-28, 9-4, 9-11, 9-18-2025 wss 25-123 Corrected Run Dates: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1/1/26

SAN/K8167

FBN20250008621. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMZ MOTORSPORTS, 1551 W. 13TH STREET UNIT 112, UPLAND CA 91786. Business Mailing Address: 9120 MIGNONETTE ST, RANCHO CUCAMON- ON WHICH IT WAS FILED CORRECTED RUN

NOTICE IN ACCOR- DANCE WITH SUBDIVI- SION (A) OF SECTION

WSS

17920. THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE

Corrected Run Dates: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1/1/26

GA CA 91701. Number of Employees: 0. This busi- ness is conducted by: A CORPORATION AI #N/ | STATE: N/A. Name of Corporation: LEGEND 47 MOTORSPORTS INC. 5505 MORENO STREET, UNIT 100, MONTCLAIR CA, 91763. Registrant com- menced to transact business: N/A. By signing, I de- clare all information in this statement is true and cor- rect. Signature: /s/ ALEX- ANDRIA FIORENTINO. Printed Title of Person Sign- ing: PRESIDENT. Date: 09/12/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 09/12/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: FBN20250008121. The fol- lowing person(s) is (are) do- ing business as: NONNYS FASHION AND BEAUTY, 9431 HAVEN AVE., SUITE 100, PMB 1032, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730. Business Mailing Address: 9431 HAVEN AVE., SUITE 100, PMB 1032, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730. Number of Employees: 2. This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COU- PLE. Name or Registrant: CHINONYE J. AKUNYILI and CHIJIOKE J. AKU- NYILI. 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

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-

HES/K4866

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 Run Dates: 8-28, 9-4, 9-11, appear before this court at 9-18-2025 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 peti- tion without a hearing.

CORRECTED RUN - 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 05/14/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

2nd Corrected Run: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1-1-26 wss 25-1019

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

- CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CIVSB 2532801 PETITIONER OR AT-

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 COUNTY CLERK DEP OF ANOTHER UNDER UTY

TORNEY: BRENDA AN- DRADE, 1865 N. WILLOW AVE., RIALTO CA, 92376 Telephone: (909) 648-7283 E-Mail Address (OP- TIONAL): ROSEAN-

DRADE1865@GMAIL.

COM ATTORNEY FOR (name): BRENDA ANDRADE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 247 WEST THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92415 MAILING ADDRESS: SAME

BRANCH NAME: CIVIL PETITION OF: BRENDA ANDRADE

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner BRENDA AN- DRADE has filed a petition with the clerk of this Court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: BRENDA ANDRADE to Proposed name: ROSE ANDRADE. 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 peti- tion without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/05/2026 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: $14 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

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/07/2026 Time: 8:00 A.M. Dept:C2 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: NOVEMBER 10, 2025

Sign: RANDALL S. STAM- ER, JUDGE OF THE SUPE- RIOR COURT

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SAN/J1808

NOTICE IN ACCOR-

DANCE WITH SUBDIVISIONS CODE). SION (A) OF SECTION ORIGINAL RUN DATES: 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

CORRECTED RUN DATES: 11-6, 11-13, 11- 20, 11-27-25

2ND CORRECTED RUN DATES: 12-25-25, 1-1, 1-8, 1-15-26

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 FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONS CODE).

Run Dates: 8-28, 9-4, 9-11, 9-18-25 wss 25-122 2nd Corrected Run: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1-1-26 WSS#25-122

CORRECTED RUN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

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 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).

Original Run Dates; 6-26, 7-3, 7-10, 7-17-2025 1st Corrected Run; 9-11, 9-18, 9-25, 10-2-2025 2nd Corrected Run: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1-1-26 WSS# 25-J012

FBN20250008912. The fol- lowing person(s) is(are) do- ing business as: BIG BEAR RETREAT CENTER, 1000 SUGARPINE ROAD, BIG BEAR CITY, CA 92314. Business Mailing Address: 11444 W. OLYMPIC BOU- LEVARD ATTN: FAMILY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064. Number of Employees: 20. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Name of Corporation: SOUTHERN CALIFOR- NIA RETREAT FOUNDA- TION, 11444 W. OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, LOS AN-

GELES, CA 90064. Regis- trant commenced to transact business: 8/12/2025. By signing, I declare all infor- mation in this statement is true and correct. Signature: /s/ ROBERT DE FOREST. Printed Title of Person Sign- ing: TREASURER. Date:

09/18/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 09/18/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

CORRECTED RUN - FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

FBN20250004574. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ABC LEGACY SALON, 3694 E. HIGHLAND AVE, STE 22, SAN BERNARDINO CA

92346. Business Mailing Address: 3694 E. HIGH LAND AVE, STE 22, SAN

CORRECTED RUN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

FBN20250007639. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAT. STYLIST, 10777 POPLAR STREET APT, 211, LOMA LINDA CA 92354. Business

Mailing Address: 10777 POPLAR STREET APT, 211, LOMA LINDA CA

92354. County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BERNARDINO. Number of Employees (Optional) This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABIL ITY COMPANY. NAME OF LLC; CAT.STYLIST, 10777 POPLAR STREET APT, 211, LOMA LINDA CA 92354. Name of LLC Registrant: N/A. Registrant commenced to transact busi- ness: AUG 13, 2020. By signing, I declares all infor- mation in this statement is true and correct. Signature: /s/ CAT MAKIBA K. WIL- LIAMS. Printed Title of Person Signing: CEO. Date: 08/12/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 08/12/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office.

COUNTY CLERK DEP-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

FBN20250010989. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GTG (GLORY TO GOD), 255 E. HIGHLAND AVE, STE. 2. Business Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 1781, SAN BERNARDINO CA, 92402. Number of Employ- ees: N/A. This business is conducted by: An INDIVID- UAL. Name of Individual: EDNA MORENO. Regis- trant commenced to transact business: 01/01/2016 By signing, I declare all in- formation in this statement is true and correct. Signa- ture: /s/ EDNA MORENO. Printed Title of Person. Signing: OWNER. Date: 11/25/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 11/25/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY

CHANGE IN THE RESI BERNARDINO CA 92346. DENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A Number of Employees (Optional):N/A. This busi- ness is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Name of INDIVIDUAL: CORIN- THIAN L. BUFFINGTON. Registrant commenced to transact business: 04/10/25. By signing, I declare all information in this state- ment is true and correct. Signature: /s/ CORIN- THIAN BUFFINGTON. Printed Title of Person Signing: OWNER. 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 state- ment on file in my office. COUNTY CLERK DEP- UTY SAN/K4872

OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFES- SIONS CODE).

ORIGINAL RUN DATES: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025

CORRECTED RUN DATES: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27/25

2ND CORRECTED RUN DATES: 12-25-25, 1-1, 1-8, 1-15-26 | WSS# 25-129

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; 10-16, 10-23, 10-30, 11-6-2025 Corrected Run Dates: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25/25, 1/1/26 WSS# 25-J020

CORRECTED RUN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

FBN20250008930. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LHT AUTO & TRUCK SALES, 823 N. DRIFTWOOD AVE, RIALTO CA, 92376. Busi- ness Mailing Address: 823 N. DRIFTWOOD AVE, RIALTO CA, 92376. Num- ber of Employees: 2. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABIL- ITY COMPANY. Name of LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: LOWBAYS HUSTLE TRUCKS LLC, 7899 LINARES AVENUE, JURUPA VALLEY, CA 92509, Registrant com- menced to transact business: N/A. By signing, I declare all information in this state- ment is true and correct.

Signature: /s/ DIALLOBE HIGHT. Printed Title of Person Signing: CHIEF EX- ECUTIVE OFFICER. Date: 09/19/2025. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on 09/19/2025. I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original state- ment on file in my office.

SAN/K8167

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

SAN/J1808

Date: NOVEMBER 20, NOTICE IN ACCOR- 2025 DANCE WITH SUBDIVI- Sign: GILBERT G. SION (A) OF SECTION OCHOA, JUDGE OF THE 17920. THIS FICTITIOUS SUPERIOR COURT NAME STATEMENT Run Dates 12-11, 12-18, GENERALLY EXPIRES 12-25-2025. AT THE END OF FIVE wss-25-150 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 CORRECTED RUN NOTICE IN ACCOR- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT:

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-

FBN20250008078. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMA LLC, 1881 E. COMMER CECENTER DR., SUITE 236, SAN BERNARDINO 92408. Business Mailing Address: 1881 E. COM MERCECENTER DR., SUITE 236, SAN BER- NARDINO 92408. County of Principal Place of Busi- ness: SAN BERNARDINO. Number of Employees (1). This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABIL- ITY COMPANY. Name of LLC: ALMAZAN &

CORRECTED RUN FICTITIOUS BUSI- NESS NAME STATE- MENT: FBN20250008046. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: MINT&WHEELS CLEAN TRUCK CHECK, 12431 SANTIAGO DR., VIC TORVILLE CA 92392. Business Mailing Address: 12431 SANTIAGO DR., VICTORVILLE CA 92392. County of Principal Place of Business: SAN BER- NARDINO. Number of Em-

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE #: CVCO2508415 PETITIONER OR ATTOR NEY: ANTHONY RAY SANDERS, 7911 ARLING TON AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503 Telephone: (909) 371-7251 E-Mail Address (OPTION AL): N/A

ATTORNEY FOR (name): ANTHONY RAY SAND ERS

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO STREET ADDRESS: 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM 201 MAILING ADDRESS: 505 S. BUENA VISTA RM 201, MOORE AUTO, LLC, 121 DENCE ADDRESS OF A ployees (1). This business is conducted by: A LIM- ITED LIABILITY COM- PANY. NAME OF LLC; MINT & WHEELS LLC, 12341 SANTIAGO DR., VICTORVILLE, CA 92392. Name of LLC Registrant: DANISH U. REHMAN.

N CACTUS AVA SUITE R332, RIALTO CA 92376. Name of LLC Registrant: CHAD MOORE. Registrant commenced to transact business: N/A. By signing, I de- clares all information in this statement is true and cor-

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

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LEONOR CIENFUEGOS Attachment 3g(2)(a).) requests that SANJUANA (c) Petitioner is LEONOR CIENFUEGOS be appointed ADMINIS- TRATOR. Full authority be granted to administer under the Independent Ad- ministration of Estates Act. Bond not be required for the 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).

Hat; Orange Vest; PVC Adapters; Carbide Inserts; Nylon Twine; Duct Tape; Sealed Cardboard Boxes; Coleman 48-Quart Cooler; Cantex PVC Electrical Con- duit Bends; 3-Tier Metal Racks; Sealed Cases of Water: Shovels related to the decedent as: WIFE Proposed personal represen- tative is a (1) Resident of California (3) resident of the United States.

Decedent was survived by (1) SPOUSE:

(4) no registered domestic partner. (See Fam. Code, § 297.5(c); Prob. Code, §§ 37(b), 6401(c), and 6402.) (5) child as follows: (a) natural or adopted. (8) no issue of a prede- ceased child.

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Decedent died on: 01/01/2024 at POMONA, CA LOS ANGELES COUNwss-25-152

TY a resident of the county named above. Street ad- dress, city, and county of decedents, residence at time of death (specify): 2420 W. MINISTRATION OF ES- SUNRISE DR. RIALTO, TATES ACT

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(4) Gross fair market val- decedent. ue of real property: $553,400.00

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(1) SANJUANA LEONOR CIENFUEGOS - AGE: 51 - WIFE-2420 W. SUNRISE DR. RIALTO CA 92377. (2) VANIA ELISE CIIIEN- FUEGOS AGE: 20 DAUGHTER 18045 ATHOL STREET, FON- TANA 92335.

9. Number of pages at- tached: 3

DATED: NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Signature of Attorney: CURTIS R. AIJALA Signature of Petitioner: SANJUANA LEONOR CIENFUEGOS

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(6) Net value of real prop- erty:

$ 303,350.26 (7) Total (add (3) and (6)): $ 303,350.26

All heirs at law are adults and have waived bond. (Af- fix waiver as Attachment 3e(3).)

Decedent died intestate. Appointment of personal representative: (2) Appointment of admin- istrator:

(a) Petitioner is a person entitled to Letters. (If nec- essary, explain priority in will

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NATIONAL Just in time for Kappa Al- pha Psi Fraternity, Inc.'s 115th Founders Day on January 5th, Kappa brothers David Camp- bell and Kevin Hood are offering Divine Nine supporters $35 off Super Nupe, the first offi- cially licensed collectible figure representing the ultimate Kappa Man.

Since its launch in 2024, Super Nupe has cap- tured the hearts of Kappa Alpha Psi members and Black Greek enthusiasts nationwide. The collectible embodies the fraternity's achieve- ment, pride, and brotherhood, making it the perfect holiday gift and an ideal way to honor the upcoming Founders Day milestone.

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"Super Nupe represents every brother who has worn crimson and cream with pride," said Hood, Super Nupe co-creator. "Dave and I have been friends for decades, brothers in the truest sense. This project allowed us to honor our fraternity's legacy while creating some- thing that Nupes everywhere can display with pride."

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Young Black Author's "Beautiful Dreams" A Reality as Books Earn International Awards

NATIONAL- Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD) started because a little girl named Leyla Ange- lidis dreamed of a world where kids from her birth country of Ethiopia could get access to lots of beautiful books, just like she had living in the United States.

Recently, one of the books that now-teenage Leyla Angelidis coauthored with her mother, Ellenore Angelidis-Beautiful Dreams, il- lustrated by Nahosenay Negussie-has been nominated for inclusion on the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) 2026 Honour List of outstanding books for young people globally.

Beautiful Dreams, which was nominated for "Best Illustration," is part of the OHBD Fine Art series, featuring fine artists from Ethio- pia and other parts of the world. The book's message is that little girls can dream about becoming anything they want to be a dream that Leyla Angelidis holds for children every- where.

As Leyla Angelidis says, "I am thrilled that more kids in Ethiopia are getting to enjoy qual- ity books with gorgeous art like Nahosenay's and more kids around the world are getting to learn about Ethiopia."

As IBBY's website relates, "Important consid- erations in selecting the Honour List titles are that the books are representative of the best in children's literature from the country and that the books are suitable for publication through- out the world. The selection provides insight into the diverse cultural, political and social settings in which children live and grow." The books will be circulated at international exhibitions and housed in several major cities. This is only the second time that Ethiopia has been included in this list, only the second time four of the five official Ethiopian languages, and the first time the fifth, Afar Af, are represented. IBBY Ethiopia also nominated ten other titles to the IBBY's 2026 Honour List, all available in bilingual additions that feature official Ethi- opian languages, including: Watch, Listen, and Learn (Amharic) Hands (Tigrinya)

White-Winged Flufftails (Afaan Oromo) The Language of Dance (Somali) The Great Rift Valley Lakes (Afar Af) Little Red Cape (Amharic) When Was I Born? (Tigrinya) When I was a Child in Ethiopia (Afaan Oro- mo)

The Little Snail (Somali)

The Happiest Herder in the Land (Afar Af)

Additionally in 2025, two OHBD/Ready Set Go books received honors at the 30th Interna- tional Gourmand Awards in Portugal (for "Best of the Year 2024"). The True Story of Teff was listed as First in "Food Books for Children/Af- rica” and Fourth in "Bread Books.” The Art of Cooking was First in "Fund Raising," Second in both "Illustrations/Books" and "Bilingual with English,” and Fourth in "African Books." Founded in 1995, the Gourmand Awards are selected each year from over 100,000 publica- tions from 230 countries and regions around the world. The awards have been compared to the Oscars for film.

OHBD Founder and Executive Director Ell- enore Angelidis notes, "We are thrilled to have more writers, illustrators, translators, and a new publisher represented among these hon- ored titles. We work to represent a range of stories, art styles, and fiction and nonfiction books. We also include themes of conserva- tion, peace, and inclusion."

IBBY Ethiopia representative Yoseph Ayelew shares, “I can't stress enough how motivating these awards are for the reading promoters within Ethiopia, who have limited opportunity to share with and learn from the global com- munity. We will hold another award ceremony in Ethiopia in February 2026 to honor a broad- er segment of those involved in creating qual- ity books as IBBY Ethiopia continues to grow their impact and reach, one step at a time."

OHBD is a Seattle-based, not-for-profit orga- nization that is dedicated to increasing literacy, inclusion, innovation readiness, and leadership skills in Ethiopia and beyond. Ethiopia is Af- rica's second-most populous country, but tens of millions of people there are without literacy skills, and there is a lack of sufficient quality, culturally relevant children's books in the lo- cal languages. The organization sponsored the launch of IBBY Ethiopia as a new National Section of IBBY, joining in July 2023.

IBBY Ethiopia, the Ethiopian National Sec- tion, is focused on increasing access to quality books and creating a love of reading in Ethio- pia. IBBY Ethiopia is also promoting a wide range of stories, cultures and languages, 70-90 unique ones estimated, from across this vast nation.

The full selection of OHBD titles can be found at https://ohbd-rsgbooks.com/