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VICTORVILLE — Industry leaders at the High Desert Real Estate Symposiumsaid the local economy and housing marketing is good, but a few challenges maybe on the horizon.

Hosted by Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Solutions, Thursday’ssymposium at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Victorville drewhundreds of visitors from the High Desert and Southern California.

During the City Manager Panel led by 1st District Supervisor Robert Lovingood,Hesperia City Manager Nils Bentsen said groundbreaking of the 15,663-unitmaster-planned Tapestry project could be possible by 2022.

“We’re currently in the engineering process, which should be completedsometime this year,” Bentsen said. “We expect to receive grading plans early nextyear and it’ll be another 18 months after that before we see any construction.”

Phase One of the multi-phase, 30-year project will see 2,100 homes built on thenorthern end of the project near Ranchero Road in southeast Hesperia, the DailyPress reported.

The audience chuckled when Adelanto City Manager Jessie Flores said the city isgoing through “extraordinary and amazing times.”

Knowing that Highway 395 is a main arterial from Canada to Adelanto, Floressaid the city is working to develop each “major intersection” along the highway.

Some of the intersection projects include the construction of a nearly four-acreretail development on the southwest corner of Cactus Drive and Highway 395and the Adelanto Towne Center on the corner of Mojave Drive and Highway395.

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Flores said much of the city’s success comes from outsourcing its “land usedepartment,” that includes “building, safety, planning and engineering.”

During the panel discussion, city managers reviewed completed projects andshared details of a few future projects:

Apple Valley

The construction of Corky’s Homestyle Kitchen and Bakery, whichrecently took over the former Johnnie D’s restaurant. The construction of the Tractor Supply Company, which should opensometime this summer. The development of 10-acres for retail and lodging, along Interstate 15 andDale Evans Parkway in the so-called “Golden Triangle,” which was recentlyannexed by the town. The construction of a hotel near the entrance to the Jess Ranch seniorcommunity. Construction of the nearly 1.4-million-square-foot Big Lots facility innorth Apple Valley, which is expected to generate 500 jobs.

Barstow

The construction of the Shoppes at Spanish Trail retail project that willinclude a 801,100-square-foot shopping center on 112-acres along L Street. The construction of a Senior housing project by Eagle Real Estate Group. The construction of a Home2 Suites hotel and Jack in the Box. This month’s ribbon cutting of the LED sign near Lenwood Road andInterstate 15.

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Hesperia

Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority subregional WaterReclamation Plant is preparing to connect to the city’s $14 million purplepipe system, which will help irrigate several locations managed by the city,school district, park district and some commercial developments.

Victorville

Expansion of several facilities at the Southern California Logistics Airportincluding Keurig Dr Pepper, formerly Keurig Green Mountain; andBoeing, which unveiled yesterday to employees in Washington, its long-range, wide-body, twin-engine Boeing 777X aircraft.

Keynote speaker economist Oscar Wei, with the California Association ofRealtors, said, “Now is the window of opportunity for homebuyers.” He warnedpotential homebuyers waiting “on the sideline,” that interest rates may rise tonearly 5 percent by the end of the year, which may raise housing prices.

The recent government shutdown slowed the housing market, which mayequate to home prices flattening through the end of the year, Wei said.

“The threat of a tariff by China could also slow the global economy, which couldtranslate to inflation,” Wie said. “Inflation could mean higher interest rates.”

Presented by the BIA Baldy View Chapter, the “Building the High Desert” panelsaid the housing shortage continues, with the state estimated to be about 69,000units short by 2020. About 10,000 units a year must be built to keep up withcurrent demand.

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The need for more housing is fueled by California having the “2nd highest lifeexpectancy in the nation and by the “immigration” of those who “Pay no taxes,have no jobs and don’t speak English — babies.”

“In 2017, some 472,713 babies were born in California,” Michaels said. “Thosebabies are going to need a place to live.”

Many in the audience applauded when the panel said streamlining the slow-moving, burdensome and regulation-filled entitlement process at city hall wouldalso help expand the housing market.

One panel member said some entitlements take up to four years to complete inthe High Desert compared to 18 months in other regions. They added that eachcity should have a promised “turnaround timeline” for the process.

A housing summary shared by Chris Lamoreaux with Coldwell Banker HomeSource included the number of home sales last year in each city includingVictorville 1,404, Apple Valley 1,218, Hesperia 925, Adelanto 277, Barstow 330and the unincorporated areas 1,190.

Lamoreaux also presented a comparison of the local housing market from from2017 to 2018:

Fewer multiple offers List vs sales price widened Day on the market increased Months of inventory increased Slight price increased Housing shortage remains. Limited building

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For more information on the event, visit www.cbcsymposium.com.

Reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227,

RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com, Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center will host its 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m. to promote the �ght against obesity and otherhealth conditions.

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) will host its 12th Annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m. to

promote the �ght against obesity and other health conditions.

The 3.1-mile Walk/Run will take place on the ARMC campus and will include activities for adults and children, with warm-up

exercises led by special guest Gary Ferrer.

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Ferrer was a successful celebrity photographer and dance instructor who lost his vision after being stricken by meningitis in

2016.

After spending months at ARMC, upon recovering his physical strength, he chose to focus on helping the community with the

skills he did possess. With his passion for dance and �tness, he o�ered free folklorico dance lessons and Zumba for all low

income individuals. His ballet folklorico group now performs throughout Southern California. He has been recognized by many

authorities, including the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, State Assembly, and Congress.

“We are thrilled to have Mr. Ferrer participate in the Walk and this is a testament to his commitment in supporting a healthy

community after the many challenges he experienced during his recovery,” said ARMC Emergency Medicine Department Chair

Rodney Borger, M.D., the attending physician to Ferrer while in long-term treatment at ARMC. “This is a young man with a strong

will and desire, and for what could have been a setback, became a way to help others while also �nding his home in the

community by sharing his skills and passion and promoting a healthy lifestyle.”

The Walk/Run path will interlace through roads in the neighborhood adjacent to the hospital, while the Health Expo will include

free basic screenings, as well as booths o�ering information, giveaways, and fun activities for the entire family. Free T-shirts will

be o�ered while supplies last.

The best method of registration is advanced online registration at www.armcevents.org. Participants who arrive at the event un-

registered will be required to complete identi�cation and liability paperwork before the Walk/Run. Day-of registration begins at

7 a.m. and no registration will be accepted after 8:15 a.m.

The hospital is located at 400 North Pepper Avenue in Colton, and participants will convene in the front of the medical o�ce

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Local law enforcement endorses bill to help AG get guns away from illegal owners

More than 23,000 people with violent felony convictions or deemed mentally ill, illegally own guns in California.

But there are only 50 state agents assigned to track them down and take away their guns.

Thursday local law enforcement called for additional resources to help the Attorney General remove guns from high risk people.

The Armed and Prohibited Persons System is a list of identified high risk people who should not have access to guns.

Todd Fraizer is president of the Fresno Police Officers Association. "Those who are deemed mentally unfit, involved in domestic crimes and violent offenders should not be in possession of firearms."

The latest numbers show more than 23,000 people in California fall under that category. Just over ten years ago the number was less than half that amount.

What concerns local law enforcement is there are currently only 50 agents with the state attorney general's office assigned to take away those guns.

A coalition of California law enforcement has identified ways to make the state safer and reduce the use of force incidents.

Senate bill 230 includes reducing access to guns by those most dangerous, creating strong policies when it comes to use of force and quality training for officers.

Lolita Harper is a former San Bernardino County sheriff's detective who now represents Protect California.

"That's why we're asking not only for SB 230 to provide additional training, resources, funding and update the use of force standards and laws in the state."

Harper says surprisingly some of those use of force standards were written back in the 1800's.

Law enforcement believes there's room for improvement when it comes to training.

"So we're just asking for that additional tangible hands on training, not just a video on the computer screen."

The police officers and deputy sheriff's associations aren't sure how many mentally ill and convicted felons in Fresno County own guns.

But they believe Senate bill 230 will make every community in California safer.

SB 230 faces its first major hurdle on April 2nd before the Senate public safety committee.

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Public safety groups call for removal of 23,000 guns from high-risk people in California

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Law enforcement associations and unions in California said more than 23,000 firearms were in the hands of people who shouldn't have them. In a press conference Thursday, leaders of the groups asked for help taking 23,200 guns off the hands of convicted criminals and people with severe mental health illness. Phil Jonas with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Employee Benefit Association (SEBA) said there just weren't enough agents tasked with confiscating weapons from the state's Armed and Prohibited Persons System (APPS). "Our attorney general, Xavier Becerra, needs the support of local government to augment the approximate 50 agents assigned to recover weapons from the over 22,000 persons listed in the Armed and Prohibited System. You do the math," Jonas said. The law enforcement leaders used this opportunity to support Senate Bill 230, also known as the Use of Force bill. They said if passed, it will train officers to deal with the mentally ill. Robert Harris has nearly two decades serving with the Los Angeles Police Department. Harris is the President of Protect California. "As a patrol officer responding to the scene, you don't necessarily have the time or the education to spend on that one particular call," Harris said. Peter Bibring, director of police practices with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of California called SB 230 a "cosmetic change." "It would do nothing to reduce police shootings in California," Bibring said, adding, "it would still fall short of the constitutional minimum for police using deadly force. It would allow officers to kill people even when they pose no immediate threat." The ACLU instead backed Assembly Bill 392, the California Act to Save Lives.

Bibring said it held officers accountable for unnecessary use of force. Thursday, both bills sat in their respective public safety committees.

3/15/2019 Valentine’s Day storm cost Riverside County $73 million; most in at least 10 years – Press Enterprise

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Mid-February flooding washed out Highway 243, forcing Caltrans to close the roadMid-February flooding washed out Highway 243, forcing Caltrans to close the roadMid-February flooding washed out Highway 243, forcing Caltrans to close the roadbetween Banning and Idyllwild. The record flooding will cost Riverside County at leastbetween Banning and Idyllwild. The record flooding will cost Riverside County at leastbetween Banning and Idyllwild. The record flooding will cost Riverside County at least$73 million – $100 million when damage to Caltrans property is factored in (File photo$73 million – $100 million when damage to Caltrans property is factored in (File photo$73 million – $100 million when damage to Caltrans property is factored in (File photocourtesy of Caltrans).courtesy of Caltrans).courtesy of Caltrans).

Floodwaters sweeping through Riverside County on Valentine’s Day caused atFloodwaters sweeping through Riverside County on Valentine’s Day caused atFloodwaters sweeping through Riverside County on Valentine’s Day caused at

least $73 million in damage in what became the county’s biggest disaster in atleast $73 million in damage in what became the county’s biggest disaster in atleast $73 million in damage in what became the county’s biggest disaster in at

least 10 years, of�cials said.least 10 years, of�cials said.least 10 years, of�cials said.

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Valentine’s Day storm costValentine’s Day storm costValentine’s Day storm costRiverside County $73 million;Riverside County $73 million;Riverside County $73 million;most in at least 10 yearsmost in at least 10 yearsmost in at least 10 years“Droughts like to end with a bang. This year really feels“Droughts like to end with a bang. This year really feels“Droughts like to end with a bang. This year really feelslike that bang.”like that bang.”like that bang.”

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The price tag climbs to $100 million if you count damage to Caltrans property. TheThe price tag climbs to $100 million if you count damage to Caltrans property. TheThe price tag climbs to $100 million if you count damage to Caltrans property. The

storm deluged western Riverside County and the Coachella Valley with recordstorm deluged western Riverside County and the Coachella Valley with recordstorm deluged western Riverside County and the Coachella Valley with record

rainfall and led to rainfall and led to rainfall and led to one death and 30 water rescuesone death and 30 water rescuesone death and 30 water rescues from submerged roads, creeks from submerged roads, creeks from submerged roads, creeks

and �ood channels.and �ood channels.and �ood channels.

It was the third “atmospheric river” – a narrow corridor of concentrated moistureIt was the third “atmospheric river” – a narrow corridor of concentrated moistureIt was the third “atmospheric river” – a narrow corridor of concentrated moisture

– to hit the county this season and the most signi�cant one to arrive since at least– to hit the county this season and the most signi�cant one to arrive since at least– to hit the county this season and the most signi�cant one to arrive since at least

2010, Jason Uhley, general manager and chief engineer for the county Flood2010, Jason Uhley, general manager and chief engineer for the county Flood2010, Jason Uhley, general manager and chief engineer for the county Flood

Control and Water Conservation District, told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26.Control and Water Conservation District, told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26.Control and Water Conservation District, told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 26.

“There’s a belief among ‘water buffaloes’ – old water district guys … that droughts“There’s a belief among ‘water buffaloes’ – old water district guys … that droughts“There’s a belief among ‘water buffaloes’ – old water district guys … that droughts

like to end with a bang,” he said. “This year really feels like that bang.”like to end with a bang,” he said. “This year really feels like that bang.”like to end with a bang,” he said. “This year really feels like that bang.”

The storm caused $7.3 million in damage in San Bernardino County based onThe storm caused $7.3 million in damage in San Bernardino County based onThe storm caused $7.3 million in damage in San Bernardino County based on

preliminary estimates, said county spokesman David Wert.preliminary estimates, said county spokesman David Wert.preliminary estimates, said county spokesman David Wert.

Highways 243 and 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains were Highways 243 and 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains were Highways 243 and 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains were among the roads washedamong the roads washedamong the roads washed

out by the �oods or blocked by debrisout by the �oods or blocked by debrisout by the �oods or blocked by debris. Those highways have yet to fully reopen,. Those highways have yet to fully reopen,. Those highways have yet to fully reopen,

although 243 is open south of Idyllwild to 74 at Mountain Center.although 243 is open south of Idyllwild to 74 at Mountain Center.although 243 is open south of Idyllwild to 74 at Mountain Center.

Riverside County supervisors declared a local emergency and the county wasRiverside County supervisors declared a local emergency and the county wasRiverside County supervisors declared a local emergency and the county was

among those covered by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state emergency declaration onamong those covered by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state emergency declaration onamong those covered by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state emergency declaration on

Feb. 21. County of�cials are hoping the federal government issues a disasterFeb. 21. County of�cials are hoping the federal government issues a disasterFeb. 21. County of�cials are hoping the federal government issues a disaster

declaration, and they’re trying to get a separate, Small Business Administrationdeclaration, and they’re trying to get a separate, Small Business Administrationdeclaration, and they’re trying to get a separate, Small Business Administration

disaster declaration that would make low-interest loans available to privatedisaster declaration that would make low-interest loans available to privatedisaster declaration that would make low-interest loans available to private

property owners with storm damage.property owners with storm damage.property owners with storm damage.

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About 16,700 residents in the Canyon 1, Cranston, and Holy �re burn areas had toAbout 16,700 residents in the Canyon 1, Cranston, and Holy �re burn areas had toAbout 16,700 residents in the Canyon 1, Cranston, and Holy �re burn areas had to

�ee their homes or shelter in place due to mud and debris �ows during the storm.�ee their homes or shelter in place due to mud and debris �ows during the storm.�ee their homes or shelter in place due to mud and debris �ows during the storm.

Countywide, about 60,000 residents were under an evacuation order or warningCountywide, about 60,000 residents were under an evacuation order or warningCountywide, about 60,000 residents were under an evacuation order or warning

or told to shelter in place, said Bruce Barton, director of the county’s emergencyor told to shelter in place, said Bruce Barton, director of the county’s emergencyor told to shelter in place, said Bruce Barton, director of the county’s emergency

services department.services department.services department.

“Almost no area except for the far eastern end of the county was spared” from the“Almost no area except for the far eastern end of the county was spared” from the“Almost no area except for the far eastern end of the county was spared” from the

storm, Barton told supervisors.storm, Barton told supervisors.storm, Barton told supervisors.

Rainfall ranged from about an inch in the Coachella Valley to 2 to 4 inches inRainfall ranged from about an inch in the Coachella Valley to 2 to 4 inches inRainfall ranged from about an inch in the Coachella Valley to 2 to 4 inches in

Perris and Moreno Valley and 6 inches in Temecula, Uhley said.Perris and Moreno Valley and 6 inches in Temecula, Uhley said.Perris and Moreno Valley and 6 inches in Temecula, Uhley said.

The Santa Ana and San Jacinto mountains got upwards of 8 to 10 inches of rain, heThe Santa Ana and San Jacinto mountains got upwards of 8 to 10 inches of rain, heThe Santa Ana and San Jacinto mountains got upwards of 8 to 10 inches of rain, he

said.said.said.

“This was a very signi�cant, very rare storm,” Uhley told supervisors. “Even in the“This was a very signi�cant, very rare storm,” Uhley told supervisors. “Even in the“This was a very signi�cant, very rare storm,” Uhley told supervisors. “Even in the

Temescal Valley and north Lake Elsinore, we were seeing hundred-year, 200-yearTemescal Valley and north Lake Elsinore, we were seeing hundred-year, 200-yearTemescal Valley and north Lake Elsinore, we were seeing hundred-year, 200-year

rainfalls totals in that 12-hour period. This storm hit a lot harder and faster thanrainfalls totals in that 12-hour period. This storm hit a lot harder and faster thanrainfalls totals in that 12-hour period. This storm hit a lot harder and faster than

predicted.”predicted.”predicted.”

Seven inches of rain fell over a 12-hour period on the Leach Canyon area outsideSeven inches of rain fell over a 12-hour period on the Leach Canyon area outsideSeven inches of rain fell over a 12-hour period on the Leach Canyon area outside

Lake Elsinore, and the Cranston burn area experienced 50- to 100-year rainLake Elsinore, and the Cranston burn area experienced 50- to 100-year rainLake Elsinore, and the Cranston burn area experienced 50- to 100-year rain

events, Uhley said.events, Uhley said.events, Uhley said.

The county’s �ood control infrastructure “did very well,” Uhley said.The county’s �ood control infrastructure “did very well,” Uhley said.The county’s �ood control infrastructure “did very well,” Uhley said.

“But we got an incredible amount of mud and debris,” he added.“But we got an incredible amount of mud and debris,” he added.“But we got an incredible amount of mud and debris,” he added.

“We’re looking at something on the order of 35,000 truckloads of mud and debris“We’re looking at something on the order of 35,000 truckloads of mud and debris“We’re looking at something on the order of 35,000 truckloads of mud and debris

that we’re going to have to haul out of debris basins in our channels.”that we’re going to have to haul out of debris basins in our channels.”that we’re going to have to haul out of debris basins in our channels.”

A billion dollars of �ood control infrastructure remains to be built in RiversideA billion dollars of �ood control infrastructure remains to be built in RiversideA billion dollars of �ood control infrastructure remains to be built in Riverside

County, Uhley said.  “And so we do have a lot of low-lying areas that �ooded as aCounty, Uhley said.  “And so we do have a lot of low-lying areas that �ooded as aCounty, Uhley said.  “And so we do have a lot of low-lying areas that �ooded as a

result of this, areas where we haven’t gotten infrastructure in yet.”result of this, areas where we haven’t gotten infrastructure in yet.”result of this, areas where we haven’t gotten infrastructure in yet.”

Supervisor Kevin Jeffries spoke of the need for a restore an emergency fund in theSupervisor Kevin Jeffries spoke of the need for a restore an emergency fund in theSupervisor Kevin Jeffries spoke of the need for a restore an emergency fund in the

county budget to reimburse departments for disaster-related expenses.county budget to reimburse departments for disaster-related expenses.county budget to reimburse departments for disaster-related expenses.

He also expressed concern about a lack of funding for �ood control projects. “WeHe also expressed concern about a lack of funding for �ood control projects. “WeHe also expressed concern about a lack of funding for �ood control projects. “We

can’t continue to ignore this,” Jeffries said.can’t continue to ignore this,” Jeffries said.can’t continue to ignore this,” Jeffries said.

“We haven’t even gotten into the discussion of the poorer communities,” he“We haven’t even gotten into the discussion of the poorer communities,” he“We haven’t even gotten into the discussion of the poorer communities,” he

added. “There’s just no revenue… today to deal with �ood channels. And yet we,added. “There’s just no revenue… today to deal with �ood channels. And yet we,added. “There’s just no revenue… today to deal with �ood channels. And yet we,

as a county, in the unincorporated territories, continue to issue building permitsas a county, in the unincorporated territories, continue to issue building permitsas a county, in the unincorporated territories, continue to issue building permits

for homes to be built in or adjacent to these �oodways.for homes to be built in or adjacent to these �oodways.for homes to be built in or adjacent to these �oodways.

“We’ve got to reconcile the path we’re on here.”“We’ve got to reconcile the path we’re on here.”“We’ve got to reconcile the path we’re on here.”

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Before deciding whether to increase fares for the �rst time in �ve years andBefore deciding whether to increase fares for the �rst time in �ve years andBefore deciding whether to increase fares for the �rst time in �ve years and

implement other service changes, Omnitrans will solicit feedback at about 20implement other service changes, Omnitrans will solicit feedback at about 20implement other service changes, Omnitrans will solicit feedback at about 20

public meetings early next month in affected cities.public meetings early next month in affected cities.public meetings early next month in affected cities.

Poised to go before board members in May, proposals include raising the cost ofPoised to go before board members in May, proposals include raising the cost ofPoised to go before board members in May, proposals include raising the cost of

bus rides from $1.75 to $2 for full-fare customers; day passes from $5 to $6; seven-bus rides from $1.75 to $2 for full-fare customers; day passes from $5 to $6; seven-bus rides from $1.75 to $2 for full-fare customers; day passes from $5 to $6; seven-

day passes from $18 to $20; and 31-day passes from $55 to $60.day passes from $18 to $20; and 31-day passes from $55 to $60.day passes from $18 to $20; and 31-day passes from $55 to $60.

Rates also would increase for discounted riders such as seniors, the disabled,Rates also would increase for discounted riders such as seniors, the disabled,Rates also would increase for discounted riders such as seniors, the disabled,

Medicare bene�ciaries, veterans and youth.Medicare bene�ciaries, veterans and youth.Medicare bene�ciaries, veterans and youth.

Bus fares have remained steady the past �ve years, Omnitrans spokeswomanBus fares have remained steady the past �ve years, Omnitrans spokeswomanBus fares have remained steady the past �ve years, Omnitrans spokeswoman

Wendy Williams said in a news release.Wendy Williams said in a news release.Wendy Williams said in a news release.

Should the rate hikes be approved this summer, they would take effect inShould the rate hikes be approved this summer, they would take effect inShould the rate hikes be approved this summer, they would take effect in

September and “help the transit agency maintain current service levels which ourSeptember and “help the transit agency maintain current service levels which ourSeptember and “help the transit agency maintain current service levels which our

customers depend on to get to work, school, shopping and medicalcustomers depend on to get to work, school, shopping and medicalcustomers depend on to get to work, school, shopping and medical

appointments,” Williams said.appointments,” Williams said.appointments,” Williams said.

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Here’s how to give feedback onHere’s how to give feedback onHere’s how to give feedback onplans to increase Omnitransplans to increase Omnitransplans to increase Omnitransfares for the first time in 5 yearsfares for the first time in 5 yearsfares for the first time in 5 yearsThe proposals, which also include dropping someThe proposals, which also include dropping someThe proposals, which also include dropping someroutes and changing others, are slated to goroutes and changing others, are slated to goroutes and changing others, are slated to gobefore the transit agency's Board of Directors inbefore the transit agency's Board of Directors inbefore the transit agency's Board of Directors inMay.May.May.

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In addition to the fare increases, Omnitrans has proposed eliminating freewayIn addition to the fare increases, Omnitrans has proposed eliminating freewayIn addition to the fare increases, Omnitrans has proposed eliminating freeway

Route 208, which travels on the 10 Freeway between Yucaipa, Redlands and SanRoute 208, which travels on the 10 Freeway between Yucaipa, Redlands and SanRoute 208, which travels on the 10 Freeway between Yucaipa, Redlands and San

Bernardino, due to low ridership.Bernardino, due to low ridership.Bernardino, due to low ridership.

Furthermore, the transit agency plans to modify Route 11, which currentlyFurthermore, the transit agency plans to modify Route 11, which currentlyFurthermore, the transit agency plans to modify Route 11, which currently

connects the San Bernardino Transit Center to Cal State San Bernardino, to createconnects the San Bernardino Transit Center to Cal State San Bernardino, to createconnects the San Bernardino Transit Center to Cal State San Bernardino, to create

a direct connection between Fontana and Rialto to the university. The newa direct connection between Fontana and Rialto to the university. The newa direct connection between Fontana and Rialto to the university. The new

alignment would get people to major employment centers and the Renaissancealignment would get people to major employment centers and the Renaissancealignment would get people to major employment centers and the Renaissance

Marketplace in Rialto, according to the transit agency.Marketplace in Rialto, according to the transit agency.Marketplace in Rialto, according to the transit agency.

A minor change to Route 22 connecting north Rialto to south Rialto via RiversideA minor change to Route 22 connecting north Rialto to south Rialto via RiversideA minor change to Route 22 connecting north Rialto to south Rialto via Riverside

Avenue also is proposed, as is increasing morning and evening frequency onAvenue also is proposed, as is increasing morning and evening frequency onAvenue also is proposed, as is increasing morning and evening frequency on

Route 83, primarily on Euclid Avenue in Chino, Ontario and Upland. The latterRoute 83, primarily on Euclid Avenue in Chino, Ontario and Upland. The latterRoute 83, primarily on Euclid Avenue in Chino, Ontario and Upland. The latter

change would take effect in May 2020.change would take effect in May 2020.change would take effect in May 2020.

Omnitrans of�cials have scheduled the public meetings as follows:Omnitrans of�cials have scheduled the public meetings as follows:Omnitrans of�cials have scheduled the public meetings as follows:

Tuesday, April 2: 6 to 9 a.m. at the San Bernardino Transit Center, 599 W.Tuesday, April 2: 6 to 9 a.m. at the San Bernardino Transit Center, 599 W.Tuesday, April 2: 6 to 9 a.m. at the San Bernardino Transit Center, 599 W.

Rialto Ave.; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Redlands Transfer Mall, RedlandsRialto Ave.; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Redlands Transfer Mall, RedlandsRialto Ave.; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Redlands Transfer Mall, Redlands

Boulevard and Orange Avenue; 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station,Boulevard and Orange Avenue; 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station,Boulevard and Orange Avenue; 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station,

16777 Orange Way.16777 Orange Way.16777 Orange Way.

Wednesday, April 3: 6 to 9 a.m. at the Montclair Transit Center, 5091 RichtonWednesday, April 3: 6 to 9 a.m. at the Montclair Transit Center, 5091 RichtonWednesday, April 3: 6 to 9 a.m. at the Montclair Transit Center, 5091 Richton

Road; 10 a.m. to noon at the Chino Transit Center, Sixth and D streets; 2 to 4Road; 10 a.m. to noon at the Chino Transit Center, Sixth and D streets; 2 to 4Road; 10 a.m. to noon at the Chino Transit Center, Sixth and D streets; 2 to 4

p.m. at the Chaffey College Transit Center, 5885 Haven Ave.; 5 to 7 p.m. atp.m. at the Chaffey College Transit Center, 5885 Haven Ave.; 5 to 7 p.m. atp.m. at the Chaffey College Transit Center, 5885 Haven Ave.; 5 to 7 p.m. at

Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B St.Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B St.Ontario City Hall, 303 E. B St.

Thursday, April 4: 6 to 9 a.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station, 16777 OrangeThursday, April 4: 6 to 9 a.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station, 16777 OrangeThursday, April 4: 6 to 9 a.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station, 16777 Orange

Way; 3 to 5 p.m. at Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Blvd.; 5 to 6:30 p.m. atWay; 3 to 5 p.m. at Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Blvd.; 5 to 6:30 p.m. atWay; 3 to 5 p.m. at Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Blvd.; 5 to 6:30 p.m. at

the Yucaipa Transit Center, 34216 Yucaipa Blvd.the Yucaipa Transit Center, 34216 Yucaipa Blvd.the Yucaipa Transit Center, 34216 Yucaipa Blvd.

Friday, April 5: 7 to 9 a.m. at the VA Hospital sbX Station, Benton Street andFriday, April 5: 7 to 9 a.m. at the VA Hospital sbX Station, Benton Street andFriday, April 5: 7 to 9 a.m. at the VA Hospital sbX Station, Benton Street and

Barton Road, in Loma Linda; noon to 2 p.m. at the Ontario Mills Bus Stop,Barton Road, in Loma Linda; noon to 2 p.m. at the Ontario Mills Bus Stop,Barton Road, in Loma Linda; noon to 2 p.m. at the Ontario Mills Bus Stop,

Mills Circle and Concourse; 3 to 5 p.m. at the Montclair Transit Center, 5091Mills Circle and Concourse; 3 to 5 p.m. at the Montclair Transit Center, 5091Mills Circle and Concourse; 3 to 5 p.m. at the Montclair Transit Center, 5091

Richton Road.Richton Road.Richton Road.

Monday, April 8: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station, 16777Monday, April 8: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station, 16777Monday, April 8: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fontana Metrolink Station, 16777

Orange Way; 5 to 7 p.m. at the Omnitrans Metro Facility, 1700 W. Fi�h St. inOrange Way; 5 to 7 p.m. at the Omnitrans Metro Facility, 1700 W. Fi�h St. inOrange Way; 5 to 7 p.m. at the Omnitrans Metro Facility, 1700 W. Fi�h St. in

San Bernardino.San Bernardino.San Bernardino.

Tuesday, April 9: 7 to 9 a.m. at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 N.Tuesday, April 9: 7 to 9 a.m. at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 N.Tuesday, April 9: 7 to 9 a.m. at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 400 N.

Pepper Ave. in Colton; 2 to 4 p.m. at the Foothill and Mountain bus stops inPepper Ave. in Colton; 2 to 4 p.m. at the Foothill and Mountain bus stops inPepper Ave. in Colton; 2 to 4 p.m. at the Foothill and Mountain bus stops in

Upland.Upland.Upland.

Wednesday, April 10: 7 to 10 a.m. at the Boulder and Baseline bus stops inWednesday, April 10: 7 to 10 a.m. at the Boulder and Baseline bus stops inWednesday, April 10: 7 to 10 a.m. at the Boulder and Baseline bus stops in

Highland; 2 to 4 p.m. at the San Bernardino Transit Center, 599 W. RialtoHighland; 2 to 4 p.m. at the San Bernardino Transit Center, 599 W. RialtoHighland; 2 to 4 p.m. at the San Bernardino Transit Center, 599 W. Rialto

Ave.; 5 to 7 p.m. at Rialto City Hall, 150 S. Palm St.Ave.; 5 to 7 p.m. at Rialto City Hall, 150 S. Palm St.Ave.; 5 to 7 p.m. at Rialto City Hall, 150 S. Palm St.

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The Canyon Lake City Council appointed Chris Mann, center, to serve as the administrative head ofThe Canyon Lake City Council appointed Chris Mann, center, to serve as the administrative head ofThe Canyon Lake City Council appointed Chris Mann, center, to serve as the administrative head ofthe city. Pictured with Chris are Councilman Randy Bonner, Councilman Jeremy Smith, Councilwomanthe city. Pictured with Chris are Councilman Randy Bonner, Councilman Jeremy Smith, Councilwomanthe city. Pictured with Chris are Councilman Randy Bonner, Councilman Jeremy Smith, CouncilwomanKasey Castillo and Mayor Larry Greene. Photo provided by City of Canyon LakeKasey Castillo and Mayor Larry Greene. Photo provided by City of Canyon LakeKasey Castillo and Mayor Larry Greene. Photo provided by City of Canyon Lake

City Council appoints new city manager

After an exhaustive two month search, reviewing the quali�cations of 34 applicants and conducting two rounds of

interviews, the Canyon Lake City Council identi�ed Chris Mann as their top pick for city manager. On Feb. 27, a

contract o�er was extended and a tentative deal was struck.

In a unanimous vote on Mar. 6, the Council approved a contract with Mann and appointed him to serve as the

administrative head of the city.

“I’m very pleased to be here. I’d like to thank the Council. It was a very enjoyable application process and I enjoyed

getting to know the council members,” said Mann. “I spent quite a bit of time here in the city during the process and

what an amazingly beautiful community Canyon Lake is. The people here are so warm and welcoming. We have

some challenges, particularly in relations to the budget, but I think it’s nothing we can’t solve.”

Mann brings to Canyon Lake, a wide breadth of experience, both in the public and private sectors. A former

administrative analyst and deputy chief of sta� for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Mann started

in public service at a young age.

In 1999, at the age of 23, Mann was elected to the Westlake Village City Council. In December 2002, he was sworn in

as mayor.

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Mann also served on two separate water boards, the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency and the Yucaipa Valley Water

District, where he was appointed in January 2019 to serve as the president of the board.

Much of Mann’s professional experience has been in the private sector. Since 2005, Mann has owned and operated

Mann Communications, a public relations �rm specializing in helping businesses interface and work with local

government, and helping local government agencies more e�ectively communicate with the public.

The company’s client list has included local small businesses, residential and commercial real estate development

companies, industry associations, labor groups, cities, political action committees and non-pro�t organizations.

Although this is Mann’s �rst city manager post, the City Council feels that his varied professional experiences match

perfectly with the issues Canyon Lake is currently facing.

“Chris has had proven success throughout his career in the areas of communications, public outreach and

engagement, economic development, contract negotiations, governmental a�airs and managing sta� and multi-

million-dollar budgets,” said Canyon Lake Mayor Larry Greene. “What’s more, Chris has the right relationships to

help our city work collaboratively throughout the region for the bene�t of Canyon Lake residents.”

“This is a big win for our city,” said Councilman Jeremy Smith. “We were able to bring on a proven leader who will

take a business-minded approach to the job of running the day-to-day operations of our city. Yet, someone who

also has an abundance of local government experience. I’m excited about what this means for the future of Canyon

Lake.”

The terms of Mann’s contract provides for an annual base salary of $142,000, $150 monthly cell allowance, fringe

bene�ts generally equivalent to those of other city employees with the following exceptions: no cap on sick leave

accrual, 40 hours of vacation time and 80 hours of management time. If he chooses, he may decline health

insurance, which has a value of approximately $1,000 per month, and instead receive $3,000 annual stipend.

Mann will be responsible for the e�cient administrations of all departments operating within the City of Canyon

Lake, while providing overall direction to ensure that city policy is adhered to.

In addition, Mann will oversee the functions of Human Resources and Risk Management, Economic Development,

Communication, preparation of the Annual Operating Budget, all contract administration, state and federal grant

processing and agenda processing and review for the City Council.

To ful�ll these duties, the city manager is aided by three full-time employees, three part-time special enforcement

o�cers, one full-time code enforcement o�cer and contracts with the following agencies/�rms: City Attorney

Elizabeth Martyn, Riverside County Sheri�’s Department, Riverside Country Fire Department, Riverside County

Library System, Interwest Consulting Group and Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott Accountants.

Mann said he is honored to have the opportunity to serve as city manager and is committed to working with the

City Council to ensure a high level of service for residents and continuing to �nd innovative solutions to protecting

and enhancing Canyon Lake’s unique quality of life.

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Bates goes forward with bill tackling sober living homesby StevePuterski

March 14, 2019

REGION — The “bad actors” are overwhelming the good ones.

And for at least the past 20 years, the state of California has struggled to combatthose bad actors regarding sober living homes. In addition, little headway hasbeen made in the U.S. Congress as residents throughout the Golden State arebattling against profit machines, patient brokering and unlicensed or undisclosedhomes in their neighborhoods.

For the past four years, Sen. Pat Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) has been attempting topass some legislation without violating the rights of the addicts being treated.

Bates, who also represents Carlsbad and Oceanside extending north into Orange County, said she proposed

the same bill last year, which was killed. Courtesy photo

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One major hurdle, though, is those individuals in sober living homes, orresidential treatment facilities (RTF), are classified as disabled and are protectedunder the American with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act.

Bates said no major movement against the bad actors and to give more localcontrol to cities and counties can occur until Congress amends the ADA, FHA orboth.

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California State Senator Pat Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) has been on the forefront of the issues surrounding soberliving homes and residential treatment facilities. Courtesy photo

Still, Bates introduced two bills last legislation session, which were quicklykilled in committee. Bates and Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) co-authored andintroduced AB 704 (http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200AB704) on Feb. 19.

“We have the patient brokering that’s going on,” Bates said. “I’m hoping thatwill be something where there’s stiffer penalties when it’s discovered that arehab facility or corporation is paying to import drug addicts into their RTFs orsober living homes.”

Her bill calls for mandatory background checks for “a person who hasresponsibility” over the patients and clients living at sober living homes andtreatment facilities.

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Bates, who also represents Carlsbad and Oceanside extending north into OrangeCounty, said she proposed the same bill last year, which was killed. The pause,she said, were other legislators were worried those in recovery and thus seekingto become treatment professionals would be disqualified from service due to apotential crime in their background.

However, Bates said it is not the case and included language prohibiting theState Department of Health Care Service from denying involvement due to adrug-related crime.

Other challenges

Sober living homes can house up to six individuals and are not required toemploy a licensed professional to care for those in recovery. However, aresidential treatment facility must be licensed by the California Department ofHealth Care Services (DHCS).

“You have two laws and they navigate between the two,” Bates said of thosetaking advantage of the system.

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Bates and Assemblywoman Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) co-authored a billpassed last year to provide a probation period for RTFs and show at the end ofthe yearlong process goals set forth have been met. The hurdle, Bates said, ishiring more employees for enforcement, which then becomes a budget issue.

Sober living homes, though, have been the toughest obstacle for the state andlocal municipalities to tackle, Bates said. Due to the structure of the law, they arenot required to have licenses, a licensed caseworker and cannot providetreatment, thus leading to many issues with residents in those neighborhoods.

“Those are the ones where probably the greatest abuses are taking place,” Batesexplained, “because there is no regulation that local government or stategovernment can put on that because they are protected as a group home and aprotected class.”

Bates, though, stressed she views many of those in sober living homes as beingpawns and victims of patient brokering, which is another piece of legislation sheis working to pass. Operators receive $3,000 per month per patient. Revenue isgenerated, generally, though the patients outright or through insurance.

Her goal, Bates said, is not to violate their rights, but to ensure their protection,while also providing relief for homeowners or renters in those neighborhoods.

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Rosemary Eshelman, who lives in Olde Carlsbad, said a sober living homeseemingly “popped up” over night on her street at least five years ago. Whilesympathetic and empathetic to those in recovery, Eshelman said there have beennumerous incidents involving trash, police calls, noise, parking and turnover.

The Carlsbad City Council heard numerous speakers during an agenda item lastmonth, although the city’s hands are mostly tied. Still, the council did approve toform a resident ad-hoc committee to generate ideas, although she will hold thecouncil accountable to the committee and bring neighbors into the fold.

One challenge, Eshelman said and city staff reported, is the difficulty in locatingsober living homes. Staff only found four advertised online, but Eshelman saidshe has found at least 10 throughout the city.

“It’s just a matter of monitoring my own street is what it comes down to,” sheadded.

Another obstacle, Eshelman said, is the operators will use a limited liabilitycompany (LLC) and put different names on the LLC in different locations toavoid violating any rental, or other, ordinances or laws.

“They’re not stupid about how they do it,” Eshelman. “I know there’s more.They are starting to surface and that’s what I’m going to expose. I’m looking forones owned by smaller groups.”

She also alleges some of the sober living facilities in North County wereengaged in patient brokering, bringing in people from the East Coast.

Perhaps even more confusing, Eshelman said, is how these homes are notrequired to have any licenses or notify the city, saying businesses such as childcare are regulated and require licenses.

“We get no revenue off this whatsoever and they can utilize all the cityservices,” she added. “They don’t have to contribute anything back. I don’tunderstand that part. There is no oversight.”

Lawsuits

Bates represents part of Orange County, where an explosion of sober livinghomes has put residents on edge and led to costly legal battles between cities andproprietors. Newport Beach spent $10 million and lost defending an ordinance,while Costa Mesa won a federal jury trial, although the decision has beenappealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Costa Mesa’s ordinance includes a 650-foot buffer between sober living homes,a special permit requirement and background checks for house managers atsober homes, according to a December story

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(https://www.ocregister.com/2018/12/07/federal-jury-sides-with-costa-mesa-in-sober-living-case/) from the Orange County Register. The suit was filed in 2014by Yellowstone Women’s First Step House and the Sober Living Network.

Bates said she, along with many other elected city and state officials, arefollowing the case closely.

“It was that neighborhoods were being taken over by sober living homes by 50percent to 60 percent in one block,” Bates said. “If that same rationale is used asit goes up the line, that’s a good one. The judge believed it was not good for thequality of the neighborhood.”

In addition to Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, four other Orange County citieshave tried to enact legislation, as well as Los Angeles, San Jose, Encinitas, SanBernardino County and Redlands, according to a 2016 report(https://www.library.ca.gov/Content/pdf/crb/reports/CRB_SoberLivingReport_2016.pdf)from the California Research Bureau and California State Library.

Federal action

H.R. 5724 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5724/text)was introduced by former Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) onMay 9, 2018. It would have amended the Fair Housing Act to allow state orlocal governments to implement laws or regulations to prohibit recoveryfacilities in residential zones.

In addition, former Congressman Steve Knight (R-Edwards) also introduced abill to congress. H.R. 5100 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5100/text) was submitted on Feb. 27, 2018, to authorizegrants for states to establish and operate recovery home certification programs.

It also attempted to curb unlawful payments for referrals with up to five years inprison, a fine or both.

“I think it will take, really, another couple of Congressional sessions to alter avery sacred bill, the Americans with Disabilities Act, in such a way it is finetuned what one can do at the local government level for regulating sober livinghome, or group home concept,” Bates said. “That would be my mission as I goforward in the next couple of years. That means convening some really goodbrains in behavioral sciences and the legal community.”

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Flames burn the Mountain Town Reptile Museum in Oak Glen on March 14, 2019. TheFlames burn the Mountain Town Reptile Museum in Oak Glen on March 14, 2019. TheFlames burn the Mountain Town Reptile Museum in Oak Glen on March 14, 2019. Themuseum has animal and reptile shows twice daily. (Courtesy of San Bernardinomuseum has animal and reptile shows twice daily. (Courtesy of San Bernardinomuseum has animal and reptile shows twice daily. (Courtesy of San BernardinoCounty Sheriff’s Department)County Sheriff’s Department)County Sheriff’s Department)

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The fate of the museum’s menagerie of critters was not immediately clear.The fate of the museum’s menagerie of critters was not immediately clear.The fate of the museum’s menagerie of critters was not immediately clear.

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“We especially want to help those children who are emotionally and physically“We especially want to help those children who are emotionally and physically“We especially want to help those children who are emotionally and physically

challenged,” it’s website says. “We strive to speci�cally help them to become morechallenged,” it’s website says. “We strive to speci�cally help them to become morechallenged,” it’s website says. “We strive to speci�cally help them to become more

aware of conservation, reptiles, farm life and how humans interact with reptiles.”aware of conservation, reptiles, farm life and how humans interact with reptiles.”aware of conservation, reptiles, farm life and how humans interact with reptiles.”

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3/14/2019 Fire burns reptile museum in Oak Glen – San Bernardino Sun

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Please avoid the Oak Glen area as fire crews are attending to aPlease avoid the Oak Glen area as fire crews are attending to aPlease avoid the Oak Glen area as fire crews are attending to a structure fire. The fire is at “Mountain Town” Animal museum atstructure fire. The fire is at “Mountain Town” Animal museum atstructure fire. The fire is at “Mountain Town” Animal museum at this time. We will update as soon as we can.this time. We will update as soon as we can.this time. We will update as soon as we can.

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Animals killed in fire at California reptile museumAnimals killed in fire at California reptile museumAnimals killed in fire at California reptile museum

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SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say small animals including turtles, snakesSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say small animals including turtles, snakesSAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say small animals including turtles, snakes

and parakeets are feared dead in a fire at a Southern California reptile museum.and parakeets are feared dead in a fire at a Southern California reptile museum.and parakeets are feared dead in a fire at a Southern California reptile museum.

Jenny Smith with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department tells the Los AngelesJenny Smith with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department tells the Los AngelesJenny Smith with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department tells the Los Angeles

Times that firefighters on Thursday were able to rescue some macaws and African greyTimes that firefighters on Thursday were able to rescue some macaws and African greyTimes that firefighters on Thursday were able to rescue some macaws and African grey

parrots.parrots.parrots.

Crews responding shortly before noon found heavy smoke and flames at the MountainCrews responding shortly before noon found heavy smoke and flames at the MountainCrews responding shortly before noon found heavy smoke and flames at the Mountain

Town Reptile Museum in Oak Glen. The museum building suffered heavy damage.Town Reptile Museum in Oak Glen. The museum building suffered heavy damage.Town Reptile Museum in Oak Glen. The museum building suffered heavy damage.

Animals in pens outside — including goats, deer and geese — were unharmed. NoAnimals in pens outside — including goats, deer and geese — were unharmed. NoAnimals in pens outside — including goats, deer and geese — were unharmed. No

humans were hurt.humans were hurt.humans were hurt.

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The cause is under investigation.The cause is under investigation.The cause is under investigation.

The museum housed dozens of animals. Its website says the museum helps kids andThe museum housed dozens of animals. Its website says the museum helps kids andThe museum housed dozens of animals. Its website says the museum helps kids and

their families become more aware of conservation, farm life and how humans interacttheir families become more aware of conservation, farm life and how humans interacttheir families become more aware of conservation, farm life and how humans interact

with animals.with animals.with animals.

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3/15/2019 Former official’s fight with Redlands over medical benefits continues with new discrimination charge – San Bernardino Sun

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By By By JENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYERJENNIFER IYER | | | jiyer@scng.comjiyer@scng.comjiyer@scng.com | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily Facts | Redlands Daily FactsPUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: March 14, 2019 at 1:52 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 1:52 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 1:52 pm | UPDATED: | UPDATED: | UPDATED: March 14, 2019 at 5:35 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 5:35 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 5:35 pm

Former human resources director Former human resources director Former human resources director Amy HaganAmy HaganAmy Hagan has �led a second federal has �led a second federal has �led a second federal

discrimination charge against Redlands in six months.discrimination charge against Redlands in six months.discrimination charge against Redlands in six months.

The new gender-based charge �led with the U.S. Equal Employment OpportunityThe new gender-based charge �led with the U.S. Equal Employment OpportunityThe new gender-based charge �led with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

Commission is over Commission is over Commission is over medical bene�ts Hagan says she is owedmedical bene�ts Hagan says she is owedmedical bene�ts Hagan says she is owed...

In the charge, she said she was denied lifetime medical bene�ts that were a partIn the charge, she said she was denied lifetime medical bene�ts that were a partIn the charge, she said she was denied lifetime medical bene�ts that were a part

of her severance package, but that “similarly situated co-workers” were grantedof her severance package, but that “similarly situated co-workers” were grantedof her severance package, but that “similarly situated co-workers” were granted

the bene�ts.the bene�ts.the bene�ts.

“I believe I was discriminated against because of my sex – female in violation of“I believe I was discriminated against because of my sex – female in violation of“I believe I was discriminated against because of my sex – female in violation of

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” Hagan wrote in the charge.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” Hagan wrote in the charge.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” Hagan wrote in the charge.

The charge was signed in December, but the city received it in mid-February.The charge was signed in December, but the city received it in mid-February.The charge was signed in December, but the city received it in mid-February.

“We understand from EEOC representatives that the recent federal government“We understand from EEOC representatives that the recent federal government“We understand from EEOC representatives that the recent federal government

‘shutdown’ affected the EEOC’s operations,” City Attorney Daniel McHugh said in‘shutdown’ affected the EEOC’s operations,” City Attorney Daniel McHugh said in‘shutdown’ affected the EEOC’s operations,” City Attorney Daniel McHugh said in

an email.an email.an email.

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Former official’s fight withFormer official’s fight withFormer official’s fight withRedlands over medical benefitsRedlands over medical benefitsRedlands over medical benefitscontinues with newcontinues with newcontinues with newdiscrimination chargediscrimination chargediscrimination chargeAmy Hagan, the city's former human resourcesAmy Hagan, the city's former human resourcesAmy Hagan, the city's former human resourcesdirector, also claims her employer failed to put andirector, also claims her employer failed to put andirector, also claims her employer failed to put anend to sexual harassment by her supervisor.end to sexual harassment by her supervisor.end to sexual harassment by her supervisor.

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The commission requested a statement from the city within 30 days. The city hasThe commission requested a statement from the city within 30 days. The city hasThe commission requested a statement from the city within 30 days. The city has

not yet replied, spokesman Carl Baker said Thursday, March 14.not yet replied, spokesman Carl Baker said Thursday, March 14.not yet replied, spokesman Carl Baker said Thursday, March 14.

The City Council discussed the complaint in closed session on March 5, but noThe City Council discussed the complaint in closed session on March 5, but noThe City Council discussed the complaint in closed session on March 5, but no

reportable action was announced.reportable action was announced.reportable action was announced.

In September, Hagan In September, Hagan In September, Hagan �led a charge with the EEOC�led a charge with the EEOC�led a charge with the EEOC claiming the city failed to put claiming the city failed to put claiming the city failed to put

an end to sexual harassment by her then-supervisor, former city manager N.an end to sexual harassment by her then-supervisor, former city manager N.an end to sexual harassment by her then-supervisor, former city manager N.

Enrique Martinez, who Enrique Martinez, who Enrique Martinez, who has denied the chargeshas denied the chargeshas denied the charges. The council . The council . The council �red him in�red him in�red him in

NovemberNovemberNovember, though the city never gave a reason why., though the city never gave a reason why., though the city never gave a reason why.

A A A commission spokesman saidcommission spokesman saidcommission spokesman said the agency tries to mediate between both parties, the agency tries to mediate between both parties, the agency tries to mediate between both parties,

and if that does not work, it will investigate. The length of the process varies, andand if that does not work, it will investigate. The length of the process varies, andand if that does not work, it will investigate. The length of the process varies, and

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3/15/2019 Arts festival to return to downtown San Bernardino this weekend – San Bernardino Sun

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By By By BRIAN WHITEHEADBRIAN WHITEHEADBRIAN WHITEHEAD | | | bwhitehead@scng.combwhitehead@scng.combwhitehead@scng.com | San Bernardino | San Bernardino | San BernardinoSunSunSunPUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: PUBLISHED: March 14, 2019 at 3:23 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 3:23 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 3:23 pm | UPDATED: | UPDATED: | UPDATED: March 14, 2019 at 3:24 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 3:24 pmMarch 14, 2019 at 3:24 pm

Artist Alex “Favor” Corona, 26, of Riverside, works on a painting during The SanArtist Alex “Favor” Corona, 26, of Riverside, works on a painting during The SanArtist Alex “Favor” Corona, 26, of Riverside, works on a painting during The SanBernardino Arts Festival at Bernardino Arts Festival at Bernardino Arts Festival at San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, Ca., March 24,San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, Ca., March 24,San Manuel Stadium in San Bernardino, Ca., March 24,2018. (John Valenzuela/ Correspondent)2018. (John Valenzuela/ Correspondent)2018. (John Valenzuela/ Correspondent)

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Arts festival to return toArts festival to return toArts festival to return todowntown San Bernardino thisdowntown San Bernardino thisdowntown San Bernardino thisweekendweekendweekendMore than 7,000 people attended last year'sMore than 7,000 people attended last year'sMore than 7,000 people attended last year'sfestivalfestivalfestival

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San Bernardino’s annual celebration of the arts returns to San Manuel StadiumSan Bernardino’s annual celebration of the arts returns to San Manuel StadiumSan Bernardino’s annual celebration of the arts returns to San Manuel Stadium

Saturday, March 16.Saturday, March 16.Saturday, March 16.

More than 100 artists, bands and performing artists are expected to participate inMore than 100 artists, bands and performing artists are expected to participate inMore than 100 artists, bands and performing artists are expected to participate in

the city’s Arts Fest, which is free to attend.the city’s Arts Fest, which is free to attend.the city’s Arts Fest, which is free to attend.

Festivities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include high school andFestivities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include high school andFestivities are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include high school and

professional bands, performers, authors and children’s activities.professional bands, performers, authors and children’s activities.professional bands, performers, authors and children’s activities.

More than 7,000 people attended More than 7,000 people attended More than 7,000 people attended last year’s festivallast year’s festivallast year’s festival...

“We’re glad to see there’s still life and vigor in our downtown corridor,” Mayor“We’re glad to see there’s still life and vigor in our downtown corridor,” Mayor“We’re glad to see there’s still life and vigor in our downtown corridor,” Mayor

John Valdivia said following last year’s event. “We’re always overjoyed to see thatJohn Valdivia said following last year’s event. “We’re always overjoyed to see thatJohn Valdivia said following last year’s event. “We’re always overjoyed to see that

folks in our community are active participants in cultural festivals. We want tofolks in our community are active participants in cultural festivals. We want tofolks in our community are active participants in cultural festivals. We want to

encourage the arts to thrive and boom in my hometown.”encourage the arts to thrive and boom in my hometown.”encourage the arts to thrive and boom in my hometown.”

San Manuel Stadium is at 280 S. E St. in San Bernardino.San Manuel Stadium is at 280 S. E St. in San Bernardino.San Manuel Stadium is at 280 S. E St. in San Bernardino.

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3/15/2019 Following possible Brown Act violation, Adelanto Council votes again to reinstate city manager - News - vvdailypress.com - Victorville, CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Mar 14, 2019 at 8:22 PMUpdated Mar 14, 2019 at 8:22 PM

ADELANTO — During closed session Wednesday, the City Council voted toreaffirm its decision to reinstate City Manager Jessie Flores to his post afterbeing placed on paid administrative leave for three weeks.

The original vote came during a closed session at a March 7 special meeting.Council members voted 3-2 to bring Flores back, effective Monday. Councilmembers Ed Camargo and Gerardo Hernandez dissented in both votes.Discussion of Flores’ job status and the vote were not listed on the councilagenda for that meeting.

The March 7 vote was a possible violation of Ralph M. Brown Act, California’sopen meetings law, as previously reported by the Daily Press.

Following reporting by the Daily Press and comments on social media, the issuewas placed on Wednesday’s special session agenda to be voted on again.

“In light of those claims, and in an abundance of caution, the City Council tookimmediate action to cure any alleged defect in the process as printed under theBrown Act,” City Attorney Victor Ponto said. “The City Council takescompliance of the Brown Act seriously.”

A Brown Act workshop is scheduled for the Council’s next regular meeting onMarch 27, which will include Planning Commissioners. It begins at 4:30 p.m.and is open to the public.

Ponto added the Council’s action was “proactive and based on its own desire tocomply with state law.”

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Under the Brown Act, Ponto said, a public agency has 30 days to correct anaction that does not comply with the law after a member of the public presentsthe agency with a letter spelling out the alleged mistake.

The state transparency law requires items discussed by a majority of Councilmembers — whether in open or closed session — be placed on the agenda 24 to72 hours prior to a meeting, depending on whether its a special or regularlyscheduled meeting. There is no requirement for emergency meetings, which maybe called when prompt action is needed due to possible disruption of publicfacilities or other drastic circumstances as spelled out in the law.

During regular and special meetings, the requirement can be waived in “verylimited situations,” said Whitney Prout, staff attorney for the CaliforniaNewspaper Publishers Association, including emergencies or the need to take“immediate action.”

The Brown Act requires any item necessitating “immediate action” to be publiclyidentified prior to discussion.

Flores was placed on paid administrative Feb. 13, following a vote that also wasnot placed on the council agenda. At the time, Ponto justified the vote as beingan emergency walk-on item.

By reinstating Flores, the Council removed Socorro Cisneros as acting citymanager, a position she held for about three weeks.

On March 7, Mayor Pro Tem Stevevonna Evans told the Daily Press the internalinvestigation into unspecified allegations against Flores had “run its course.”

Council members did not divulge the reason Flores was placed on leave, or theirreason for reinstating him.

Following Wednesday’s meeting, Mayor Gabriel Reyes told the Daily Press thatthe public will learn the results of the investigation at some point in the future.

“The investigation will come out,” Reyes said, adding he asked Flores to publiclydivulge the nature of the investigation himself in order to “clear up anyrumours.”

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In his first meeting since reinstatement, Flores said during open session he washappy to be back at the city.

“The investigation ran its course and there was no wrongdoing on my behalf,”Flores said.

But in comments to the Daily Press, Camargo left the door open when asked ifthe investigation of Flores had been completed.

“I cannot comment on ongoing situations,” he said.

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at 760-955-5368 or GBergthold@VVDailyPress.com.

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3/15/2019 Adelanto Council plans trip to South Korea for sister-city celebration - News - vvdailypress.com - Victorville, CA

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By Garrett Bergthold Staff Writer Posted Mar 14, 2019 at 6:23 PMUpdated Mar 14, 2019 at 9:26 PM

Adelanto city officials on Tuesday visited the Los Angeles office of the ConsulateGeneral of the Republic of Korea to promote relations between the city and theKorean community.

The visit comes as city officials tell the Daily Press tentative plans exist to travelto South Korea in October to complete a sister-city ceremony with officialsrepresenting the city of Hadong-gun, Adelanto’s sister-city, Mayor Pro TemStevevonna Evans said.

“I’m super excited,” Evans said about the trip. “They’re so rich in culture.”

Evans, Mayor Gabriel Reyes and City Manager Jessie Flores sat for lunch withConsul General Wan-joong Kim to discuss business opportunities before leavingto explore Koreatown, Evans confirmed.

“Our goal is to continue to get other investors and businesses,” Evans said. “Ourthing is we’re business-friendly. We don’t care what kind of business you have.”

Joining the officials was Hans Kim, president of the Victor Valley KoreanChamber of Commerce.

Reyes said Kim’s Gardena-based business, which manufactures productsincluding kimchi and rice cakes, is set to relocate to Adelanto.

That’s the start of a trend the Council hopes will continue.

Reyes told the Daily Press that Adelanto’s prime location in southern California,within two hours of multiple tourist markets, including Las Vegas, San Diegoand Los Angeles, makes the city a viable option for manufacturing businesses

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being priced out of other Southern California cities.

“My pitch to any business is that we have 55 square miles and we’re 18 percentdeveloped,” he said. “Our (land) price is cheap.”

Reyes said he hopes to see large-scale Korean electronic companies, includingSamsung, LG Electronics and other big names, eventually relocate to Adelanto.

“We have plenty of space,” Reyes said.

In March 2018, the Council voted to enter into a sister-city relationship with theSouth Korean city of Hadong-gun, which is located on the county’s southern-central tip.

The sister-city process is half-completed, Evans said. Adelanto offcials musttravel to South Korea to “finish the ceremony,” she said.

Evans said details, such as who will be going on the trip, have not been finalized.

Youn Sang-ki, the mayor of Hadong-gun, visited in Adelanto in March 2018,when the city entered into the relationship.

Garrett Bergthold can be reached at 760-955-5368 or GBergthold@VVDailyPress.com.

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State is free of drought, for nowFor the first time since 2011, California’s water deficitappears to have been erased.BY ALEJANDRA REYES-VELARDE

It’s official: California is 100% drought-free.

For the first time since 2011, the state shows no areas suffering from prolonged droughtand illustrates almost entirely normal conditions, according to a map released Thursdayby the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order in 2017 that lifted the droughtemergency in most of the state, leaving some breathing a sigh of relief. But he cautionedCalifornians to keep saving water as some parts of the state were still suffering fromextreme drought.

Now, two years later, that deficit seems to have been erased, thanks to an exceptionallywet winter.

“The reservoirs are full, lakes are full, the streams are flowing, there’s tons of snow,” saidJessica Blunden, a climate scientist with the National Climatic Data Center at the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administration. “All the drought is officially gone.”

The Drought Monitor, which collects data from scientists from the National DroughtMitigation Center, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and dozens of weather agencies,last showed a drought map that was clear in December 2011.

In updating the map, scientists consult with hydrologists, water managers, meteorologistsand others to determine the amount of water in the state’s reservoirs, the snowpack leveland other key measurements. With the wet winter streak going strong, their reports havebeen good.

In January, storms filled up many of the state’s water reserves almost to capacity andadded about 580 billion gallons of water to reservoirs across the state. That month, thesnowpack in the Sierra Nevada, a major source of California’s water supply, doubled —and then doubled again in February.

“California has been getting a tremendous amount of rain, storms and snow,” Blundensaid. “It’s just been extremely wet and it’s been so wet … that we’ve been able to alleviate

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drought across the state.”

A year ago, just 11% of the state was experiencing normal conditions while 88.9% of thestate was “abnormally dry,” according to the drought report. Some parts of Los Angelesand Ventura counties were still colored dark red, meaning they were experiencing“extreme drought.”

Even last week, a small portion of Northern California was labeled as having “moderatedrought” conditions. But as of Thursday, 93% of the state was experiencing normalconditions and none of it was in drought, Blunden said.

Small portions in the far northern and southern parts of the state were still marked as“abnormally dry,” but elsewhere, the map registered no drought conditions at all. In SanDiego County, reservoirs were only 65% full, which contributed to the dry conditions inthat area, Blunden said.

And conditions are expected to return to normal next week in Northern California, shesaid. With another storm expected within a week in San Diego, that area would probablycome out of its dry spell entirely.

After a cold winter in Southern California, the Santa Ana winds are returning, while ahigh-pressure system will help raise temperatures, said Jimmy Taeger, a NationalWeather Service meteorologist.

The winter chill set records in downtown Los Angeles, which recorded its coldest Februaryin nearly 60 years. Since July 1877, when record-keeping began in downtown L.A., therehad never been a February in which the temperature failed to reach 70 degrees.

In contrast, the highs for this weekend in the L.A. area are expected to hit 78. In SanDiego, temperatures could reach 75 Sunday for the first time since late January.

The warm weather is riding into the region on strong winds. In Los Angeles, the weatherservice issued a wind advisory Thursday morning, noting that winds between 15 and 25mph would roll through, with gusts up to 40 mph from Malibu to the Hollywood Hills.

Temperatures might be creeping up, but as for the rain, Taeger said, “we’re not completelyover with it yet.”

Offshore winds will subside, bringing a 40% chance of a storm coming through San Diegoover Wednesday and Thursday. Next weekend will bring more warm temperatures, butanother storm could materialize toward the end of the month, forecasters said.

The rainy trend has extended across the United States, making for vast improvements indrought conditions, especially in the western part of the country. Colorado, New Mexicoand Wyoming, for example, have made significant progress, though much of those statesis still classified as abnormally dry and still experiencing drought conditions, Blundensaid.

But storms are raging in some areas. A blizzard is moving over Colorado and Arizona, andNew Mexico on Wednesday had heavy thunderstorms, which could significantly alleviate

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drought conditions in the next few weeks.

Californians have a lot to be happy about, Blunden said, but she warned that couldchange.

“Dry conditions can easily creep back in,” she said. “That's why we adjust the map everyweek. The conditions change — and they can change fast sometimes.”

Brown’s declaration was made after record rainfall in 2017. Then, in 2018, the state brokemore records after an extremely dry winter.

“We did see such major drought for five years,” Blunden said. “All of these storms camealong and alleviated the drought. Everybody thought we were out of the woods, but then itcame right back.

“I think drought conditions can sneak up on you very quickly. It is good to be cautious andalways think about conserving water.”

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Shelter report cites filth, abuseAn ACLU study of three O.C. emergency housing facilitiesfor the homeless finds terrible conditions.BY JACLYN COSGROVE

A yearlong investigation found three of Orange County’s emergency homeless sheltersriddled with problems including reports of physical and sexual abuse, neglect of residentswith disabilities and mental illnesses, and filthy conditions, according to a report releasedThursday by the American Civil Liberties Union.

The report is based on first-person visits and more than 70 interviews with residents, staffmembers and volunteers at three emergency shelters: the Courtyard Transitional Centerin Santa Ana, opened in October 2016; Bridges at Kraemer Place in Anaheim, whichopened in May 2017; and SAFEPlace in Santa Ana, which opened last April.

The report cites dangerously unclean conditions in each of the shelters; facilities thatlacked temperature control and in some cases, flooded during rainstorms; and reports ofstaff threatening residents with eviction for minor infractions or if they spoke out aboutconditions at the shelter.

“People who have been to jail have said jail is better than this shelter,” one homelessresident, Roberta Filicko, wrote in her diary, according to the ACLU report. “We are soscared that we will be living on the streets, and the staff make sure to remind you of thisevery minute of every day. It’s true we have no one to help us, so we go along with it.”

An employee at one of the Santa Ana emergency homeless shelters found that bedbugswould crawl on those who sat down long enough.

“I got three bites [during my last shift],” the employee told an interviewer. “Some [people]are getting a lot more. You can see the bedbugs when they get on you. They are big.They’ve been around for a while.”

At another Orange County emergency shelter in Anaheim, residents and staff facedsimilar problems.

“Critters all around,” a resident told an interviewer. “Mosquitos, cockroaches. I saw acouple of people with head lice. Staff would say, ‘Hide the bugs, don’t let [the supervisor]see that.’ ”

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She added: “It is one of the filthiest shelters I have been in.”

Orange County spokeswoman Molly Nichelson said in a statement that the county willtake time to review the report and respond accordingly. She declined a request from TheTimes for an interview.

“The County of Orange is committed to ensuring our emergency shelters are safe for allour clients,” Nichelson said. “Each emergency shelter has its own provider and complaintprocess. We work to ensure valid complaints are addressed by our service providers in atimely fashion.”

In an email to The Times, the state attorney general’s office said it was “reviewing thecontents of the report.”

The ACLU, which launched its Dignity for All Project in 2013 to address homelessness inOrange County, said staffers cross-verified their interviews with multiple sources,including public records and data, according to the report.

The ACLU argues that the shelters are ineffective in ending homelessness; in its report,the civil rights organization advocates for an expansion of affordable housing andpermanent supportive housing.

“There’s a special sort of cruel irony that this is such a wealthy county, and the homelesscommunity is relatively small compared to a county like Los Angeles,” said JuliaDevanthery, a staff attorney at the ACLU of Southern California and one of the authors ofthe report. “And yet, there is no meaningful movement toward expanding access toaffordable housing and supportive housing, which everyone who works on this issueagrees is a solution.”

More temporary shelters are set to open in the coming months across Orange County, asituation that prompted the ACLU to release its report, Devanthery said.

In 2017, almost 4,800 people in Orange County were found in the annual Point in Timecount to be experiencing homelessness. Orange County officials felt it was an undercount.Hundreds of homeless people lived along the banks of the Santa Ana River until they wereremoved and sent to live in motels and shelters.

Over the last few years, Orange County officials have grappled with how to implementsolutions to help homeless residents — often to large protests about proposed sheltersfrom residents in the county’s wealthier communities.

A series of lawsuits have attempted to force solutions, including a suit filed in Februaryagainst Orange County and five of its cities — Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, SanClemente and San Juan Capistrano — for failure to provide housing for homeless people.

The ACLU’s Devanthery said the organization has examined what legal remedies exist toaddress the conditions they found at the temporary shelters.

Brooke Weitzman, an attorney who has represented homeless residents in multiplelawsuits against the county, said conditions vary widely among shelters in Orange County,

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as each shelter is run by different organizations with their own staff training protocols andrules for residents.

In recent years, local officials have discussed homelessness in Orange County much morefrequently but haven’t made significant progress in approving and building housing, saidWeitzman, an attorney and co-founder of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Center.

“I think we’re at a point where most of them recognize it is necessary and needs to bedone,” said Weitzman, who wasn’t involved in the ACLU probe. “But knowing that doesn’tnecessarily mean they’re willing to do it in the face of residents opposing any type ofdevelopment or affordable housing or permanent supportive housing.”

The report provides a scathing review of the shelters, which officials have lauded asprogress in combating homelessness in Orange County, and includes graphic details fromwitnesses.

At SAFEPlace, a gymnasium housing about 70 people, an occupant recalled an 82-year-old resident who had dementia and was frequently tricked by scam artists calling hercellphone. To “teach her a lesson” after she was scammed yet again, a staff member forcedher to spend at least a day outside the shelter’s fence, according to the report.

At the Courtyard, a former bus terminal that houses more than 450 people, an employeetold the ACLU that staff refused to take in a man who transferred from a psychiatricfacility to the Courtyard in his hospital pajamas because “they said he can’t take care ofhimself.”

The man slept on the sidewalk that night, according to the report.

Another resident at the Courtyard noticed a small hole, about the diameter of a pen, in theshower wall at torso level. She told the ACLU that she suspected it was a peephole andshoved the wrapper of her soap bar into the hole.

“I started to take a shower,” she told the ACLU. “And the wrapper gets sucked into thepeephole. I can see that one of the workers is peeping through the hole. I’m still taking ashower.”

Times staff writers Anh Do and Benjamin Oreskes and Times Community News writerBen Brazil contributed to this report.

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Newport Beach reviews countyNewport Beach reviews countyNewport Beach reviews countyplan to upgrade John Wayneplan to upgrade John Wayneplan to upgrade John WayneAirport, with concern overAirport, with concern overAirport, with concern overincrease in private jet trafficincrease in private jet trafficincrease in private jet trafficImprovements would be made to the airport'sImprovements would be made to the airport'sImprovements would be made to the airport'sterminals, facilities and airfield roadsterminals, facilities and airfield roadsterminals, facilities and airfield roads

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NEWPORT BEACH — An increase in the number of private jets flying out of JohnNEWPORT BEACH — An increase in the number of private jets flying out of JohnNEWPORT BEACH — An increase in the number of private jets flying out of John

Wayne Airport — and how that could affect the quality of life for people livingWayne Airport — and how that could affect the quality of life for people livingWayne Airport — and how that could affect the quality of life for people living

nearby — was the hot topic in a discussion about a proposed county plan tonearby — was the hot topic in a discussion about a proposed county plan tonearby — was the hot topic in a discussion about a proposed county plan to

upgrade general aviation at the airport.upgrade general aviation at the airport.upgrade general aviation at the airport.

The Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday, March 12, reviewed plans to expandThe Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday, March 12, reviewed plans to expandThe Newport Beach City Council on Tuesday, March 12, reviewed plans to expand

operations at the airport. As part of that review, the council offered feedback onoperations at the airport. As part of that review, the council offered feedback onoperations at the airport. As part of that review, the council offered feedback on

the county’s environmental impact report for the infrastructure project, whichthe county’s environmental impact report for the infrastructure project, whichthe county’s environmental impact report for the infrastructure project, which

presented several alternative project plans varying in scope and size.presented several alternative project plans varying in scope and size.presented several alternative project plans varying in scope and size.

Proposed upgrades include modernization of airport facilities, terminals andProposed upgrades include modernization of airport facilities, terminals andProposed upgrades include modernization of airport facilities, terminals and

airfield roads.airfield roads.airfield roads.

With a plan to increase private jet traffic, the project would include a terminal forWith a plan to increase private jet traffic, the project would include a terminal forWith a plan to increase private jet traffic, the project would include a terminal for

passengers arriving from noncommercial flights. That would require a separate,passengers arriving from noncommercial flights. That would require a separate,passengers arriving from noncommercial flights. That would require a separate,

fee-based screening facility for the Department of Homeland Security andfee-based screening facility for the Department of Homeland Security andfee-based screening facility for the Department of Homeland Security and

Customs and Border Protection.Customs and Border Protection.Customs and Border Protection.

The City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to support one of the alternative plans —The City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to support one of the alternative plans —The City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to support one of the alternative plans —

one they say appears to have the least impact on nearby residents and theone they say appears to have the least impact on nearby residents and theone they say appears to have the least impact on nearby residents and the

community as a whole. The council voted to direct Mayor Diane Dixon to send acommunity as a whole. The council voted to direct Mayor Diane Dixon to send acommunity as a whole. The council voted to direct Mayor Diane Dixon to send a

letter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors requesting the board adoptletter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors requesting the board adoptletter to the Orange County Board of Supervisors requesting the board adopt

that alternative.that alternative.that alternative.

In this plan, the county would upgrade the airport’s terminals and facilities toIn this plan, the county would upgrade the airport’s terminals and facilities toIn this plan, the county would upgrade the airport’s terminals and facilities to

make them compliant under Federal Aviation Administration standards butmake them compliant under Federal Aviation Administration standards butmake them compliant under Federal Aviation Administration standards but

would not expand the airport’s mix of aircraft.would not expand the airport’s mix of aircraft.would not expand the airport’s mix of aircraft.

“I’m most concerned about the impact here on the quality of life in our city,” said“I’m most concerned about the impact here on the quality of life in our city,” said“I’m most concerned about the impact here on the quality of life in our city,” said

Councilman Jeff Herdman, who chairs the city’s Aviation Committee, whichCouncilman Jeff Herdman, who chairs the city’s Aviation Committee, whichCouncilman Jeff Herdman, who chairs the city’s Aviation Committee, which

reviewed the plan last week. “We’ve dealt with a blight of the airport for 30 years.reviewed the plan last week. “We’ve dealt with a blight of the airport for 30 years.reviewed the plan last week. “We’ve dealt with a blight of the airport for 30 years.

Just don’t do anything else, we’ve had enough. We’re trying to have council take aJust don’t do anything else, we’ve had enough. We’re trying to have council take aJust don’t do anything else, we’ve had enough. We’re trying to have council take a

position on which alternative has the least impact on quality of life here.”position on which alternative has the least impact on quality of life here.”position on which alternative has the least impact on quality of life here.”

The EIR’s two other alternatives, city officials said, appear to reduce storage forThe EIR’s two other alternatives, city officials said, appear to reduce storage forThe EIR’s two other alternatives, city officials said, appear to reduce storage for

lighter general aviation — helicopters, single and two-engines planes — andlighter general aviation — helicopters, single and two-engines planes — andlighter general aviation — helicopters, single and two-engines planes — and

provide more space for private jets, including those that can travelprovide more space for private jets, including those that can travelprovide more space for private jets, including those that can travel

internationally. City staff found that the lighter general aircraft is less intrusiveinternationally. City staff found that the lighter general aircraft is less intrusiveinternationally. City staff found that the lighter general aircraft is less intrusive

than the private jets because they follow flight patterns that take them awaythan the private jets because they follow flight patterns that take them awaythan the private jets because they follow flight patterns that take them away

from Newport shortly after takeoff, while jets fly directly over the city.from Newport shortly after takeoff, while jets fly directly over the city.from Newport shortly after takeoff, while jets fly directly over the city.

In a review of the EIR, city staff and consultants found that almost 50 private jetsIn a review of the EIR, city staff and consultants found that almost 50 private jetsIn a review of the EIR, city staff and consultants found that almost 50 private jets

depart from the airport daily. That number would increase under the other twodepart from the airport daily. That number would increase under the other twodepart from the airport daily. That number would increase under the other two

alternatives. An increase in private jets flying internationally, they said, couldalternatives. An increase in private jets flying internationally, they said, couldalternatives. An increase in private jets flying internationally, they said, could

mean 24/7 fights over the city.mean 24/7 fights over the city.mean 24/7 fights over the city.

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“This is the way the airport is determined to grow — according to them (the“This is the way the airport is determined to grow — according to them (the“This is the way the airport is determined to grow — according to them (the

county), their stakeholders want this done,” said Nancy Alston, a 32-year residentcounty), their stakeholders want this done,” said Nancy Alston, a 32-year residentcounty), their stakeholders want this done,” said Nancy Alston, a 32-year resident

of Newport Beach who is part of the citizen’s group Stop Polluting Our Newport.of Newport Beach who is part of the citizen’s group Stop Polluting Our Newport.of Newport Beach who is part of the citizen’s group Stop Polluting Our Newport.

“I don’t know why we’re not a stakeholder.”“I don’t know why we’re not a stakeholder.”“I don’t know why we’re not a stakeholder.”

Maxine Maly, who lives on Balboa Island, asked the council to consider legalMaxine Maly, who lives on Balboa Island, asked the council to consider legalMaxine Maly, who lives on Balboa Island, asked the council to consider legal

action.action.action.

“Do not allow the supervisors to pave the way for John Wayne Airport to be turn“Do not allow the supervisors to pave the way for John Wayne Airport to be turn“Do not allow the supervisors to pave the way for John Wayne Airport to be turn

into LAX,” she said Tuesday. “If private jets are allowed to fly 24/7 over Newportinto LAX,” she said Tuesday. “If private jets are allowed to fly 24/7 over Newportinto LAX,” she said Tuesday. “If private jets are allowed to fly 24/7 over Newport

Beach, we won’t be able to sleep at night. Our home values will plummet. YourBeach, we won’t be able to sleep at night. Our home values will plummet. YourBeach, we won’t be able to sleep at night. Our home values will plummet. Your

constituents are depending on you to do the right thing.”constituents are depending on you to do the right thing.”constituents are depending on you to do the right thing.”

Dixon commended the community’s participation and interest.Dixon commended the community’s participation and interest.Dixon commended the community’s participation and interest.

“This is something we’re all aligned on,” she said. “We’re spending a lot of money“This is something we’re all aligned on,” she said. “We’re spending a lot of money“This is something we’re all aligned on,” she said. “We’re spending a lot of money

with good consultants.”with good consultants.”with good consultants.”

Dixon and Supervisor Michelle Steele will hold a Town Hall on the county’sDixon and Supervisor Michelle Steele will hold a Town Hall on the county’sDixon and Supervisor Michelle Steele will hold a Town Hall on the county’s

proposed airport upgrades from 10 a.m. to noon April 6 in the Newport Beachproposed airport upgrades from 10 a.m. to noon April 6 in the Newport Beachproposed airport upgrades from 10 a.m. to noon April 6 in the Newport Beach

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Tenants in Los Angeles and Orange counties were hit with the fastest rate of rentTenants in Los Angeles and Orange counties were hit with the fastest rate of rentTenants in Los Angeles and Orange counties were hit with the fastest rate of rent

inflation in 11 years in February, according to the local Consumer Price Index.inflation in 11 years in February, according to the local Consumer Price Index.inflation in 11 years in February, according to the local Consumer Price Index.

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Rent costs in Los Angeles, OrangeRent costs in Los Angeles, OrangeRent costs in Los Angeles, Orangecounties rising at fastest pace incounties rising at fastest pace incounties rising at fastest pace in11 years11 years11 yearsCPI data shows L.A.-O.C. rents up at a 5.5 percent annualCPI data shows L.A.-O.C. rents up at a 5.5 percent annualCPI data shows L.A.-O.C. rents up at a 5.5 percent annualpace in February — biggest jump since January 2008.pace in February — biggest jump since January 2008.pace in February — biggest jump since January 2008.

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L.A.-O.C. rents, by CPI math, rose at a 5.5 percent annual pace last month. MyL.A.-O.C. rents, by CPI math, rose at a 5.5 percent annual pace last month. MyL.A.-O.C. rents, by CPI math, rose at a 5.5 percent annual pace last month. My

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1. It’s the biggest uptick since rents jumped 5.9 percent in January 2008.1. It’s the biggest uptick since rents jumped 5.9 percent in January 2008.1. It’s the biggest uptick since rents jumped 5.9 percent in January 2008.

2. 2. 2. It’s far above February’s regional inflation rate for all goods and services,It’s far above February’s regional inflation rate for all goods and services,It’s far above February’s regional inflation rate for all goods and services,

which rose at a 2.5 percent annual pace.which rose at a 2.5 percent annual pace.which rose at a 2.5 percent annual pace.

3. It tops the national increase for rents (3.5 percent) and is the key reason why3. It tops the national increase for rents (3.5 percent) and is the key reason why3. It tops the national increase for rents (3.5 percent) and is the key reason why

local inflation topped the U.S. rate of 1.5 percent, lowest since August 2016.local inflation topped the U.S. rate of 1.5 percent, lowest since August 2016.local inflation topped the U.S. rate of 1.5 percent, lowest since August 2016.

4. It’s the largest rent hike in February among two dozen metro areas tracked by4. It’s the largest rent hike in February among two dozen metro areas tracked by4. It’s the largest rent hike in February among two dozen metro areas tracked by

the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just ahead of Atlanta’s 5.2 percent and San Diego’sthe Bureau of Labor Statistics, just ahead of Atlanta’s 5.2 percent and San Diego’sthe Bureau of Labor Statistics, just ahead of Atlanta’s 5.2 percent and San Diego’s

4.9 percent.4.9 percent.4.9 percent.

5. And it topped rent inflation contained in the new CPI for Riverside and San5. And it topped rent inflation contained in the new CPI for Riverside and San5. And it topped rent inflation contained in the new CPI for Riverside and San

Bernardino counties (4.6 percent).Bernardino counties (4.6 percent).Bernardino counties (4.6 percent).

I’ll note that the CPI’s tracking of what it costs to be a renter is a bit differentI’ll note that the CPI’s tracking of what it costs to be a renter is a bit differentI’ll note that the CPI’s tracking of what it costs to be a renter is a bit different

from other widely discussed industry measurements. These figures are derivedfrom other widely discussed industry measurements. These figures are derivedfrom other widely discussed industry measurements. These figures are derived

from a survey of consumers, not by polling major landlords. So the Bureau offrom a survey of consumers, not by polling major landlords. So the Bureau offrom a survey of consumers, not by polling major landlords. So the Bureau of

Labor Statistics’ “cost of renting a primary residence” reflects a broad sample ofLabor Statistics’ “cost of renting a primary residence” reflects a broad sample ofLabor Statistics’ “cost of renting a primary residence” reflects a broad sample of

renters and the properties in which they live.renters and the properties in which they live.renters and the properties in which they live.

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No matter the data, however, local renters have suffered from significant rentNo matter the data, however, local renters have suffered from significant rentNo matter the data, however, local renters have suffered from significant rent

hikes in recent years. Why? Apartment supply hasn’t kept up with ballooninghikes in recent years. Why? Apartment supply hasn’t kept up with ballooninghikes in recent years. Why? Apartment supply hasn’t kept up with ballooning

demand thanks to job creation and population growth.demand thanks to job creation and population growth.demand thanks to job creation and population growth.

By CPI math, local rents rose 4.9 percent in 2018; 5.1 percent in ’17; and 4.7By CPI math, local rents rose 4.9 percent in 2018; 5.1 percent in ’17; and 4.7By CPI math, local rents rose 4.9 percent in 2018; 5.1 percent in ’17; and 4.7

percent in ’16. The overall L.A.-O.C. inflation rate averaged 2.8 percent in thosepercent in ’16. The overall L.A.-O.C. inflation rate averaged 2.8 percent in thosepercent in ’16. The overall L.A.-O.C. inflation rate averaged 2.8 percent in those

three years.three years.three years.

These rent-cost jumps were a sharp change from the days during and just afterThese rent-cost jumps were a sharp change from the days during and just afterThese rent-cost jumps were a sharp change from the days during and just after

the Great Recession when renters could find some bargains. Rent hikes averagedthe Great Recession when renters could find some bargains. Rent hikes averagedthe Great Recession when renters could find some bargains. Rent hikes averaged

only 2 percent yearly from 2009 through 2015.only 2 percent yearly from 2009 through 2015.only 2 percent yearly from 2009 through 2015.

On the flip side, today’s rent increases serve as a reminder that landlords haveOn the flip side, today’s rent increases serve as a reminder that landlords haveOn the flip side, today’s rent increases serve as a reminder that landlords have

significant pricing power when the local economy is strong. Local rents jumpedsignificant pricing power when the local economy is strong. Local rents jumpedsignificant pricing power when the local economy is strong. Local rents jumped

on average 5.3 percent between 1999 and 2008, fast-growth years preceding theon average 5.3 percent between 1999 and 2008, fast-growth years preceding theon average 5.3 percent between 1999 and 2008, fast-growth years preceding the

big downturn in the business climate.big downturn in the business climate.big downturn in the business climate.

Oddly, as rents rise this year, inflation elsewhere in the regional economy hasOddly, as rents rise this year, inflation elsewhere in the regional economy hasOddly, as rents rise this year, inflation elsewhere in the regional economy has

cooled. February’s 2.5 percent annualized gain for overall L.A.-O.C. inflation is acooled. February’s 2.5 percent annualized gain for overall L.A.-O.C. inflation is acooled. February’s 2.5 percent annualized gain for overall L.A.-O.C. inflation is a

20-month low, down from 3.2 percent in January and 3.6 percent a year earlier.20-month low, down from 3.2 percent in January and 3.6 percent a year earlier.20-month low, down from 3.2 percent in January and 3.6 percent a year earlier.

How’d that happen?How’d that happen?How’d that happen?

Start with a major expense of life: gasoline. Pump prices are down 2.5 percent inStart with a major expense of life: gasoline. Pump prices are down 2.5 percent inStart with a major expense of life: gasoline. Pump prices are down 2.5 percent in

the last 12 months, by CPI math. Plus, household energy costs rose by only 1.5the last 12 months, by CPI math. Plus, household energy costs rose by only 1.5the last 12 months, by CPI math. Plus, household energy costs rose by only 1.5

percent in the year.percent in the year.percent in the year.

Food costs were a mixed bag, depending on where you dined. The price of eatingFood costs were a mixed bag, depending on where you dined. The price of eatingFood costs were a mixed bag, depending on where you dined. The price of eating

out rose a sharp 4.5 percent while eating at home rose only 0.1 percent. Surgingout rose a sharp 4.5 percent while eating at home rose only 0.1 percent. Surgingout rose a sharp 4.5 percent while eating at home rose only 0.1 percent. Surging

restaurant wages are a key factor in this gap.restaurant wages are a key factor in this gap.restaurant wages are a key factor in this gap.

Shopping for clothing or big-ticket items was less painful to the local wallet.Shopping for clothing or big-ticket items was less painful to the local wallet.Shopping for clothing or big-ticket items was less painful to the local wallet.

Apparel cost were 3.8 percent less and the prices of “durable goods” (such asApparel cost were 3.8 percent less and the prices of “durable goods” (such asApparel cost were 3.8 percent less and the prices of “durable goods” (such as

appliances and furniture) fell by 0.5 percent over 12 months.appliances and furniture) fell by 0.5 percent over 12 months.appliances and furniture) fell by 0.5 percent over 12 months.

Oh, and some (relatively) good news if you were sick. Medical bills rose just 1.5Oh, and some (relatively) good news if you were sick. Medical bills rose just 1.5Oh, and some (relatively) good news if you were sick. Medical bills rose just 1.5

percent, according to the local CPI.percent, according to the local CPI.percent, according to the local CPI.

Inflation’s divergent paths add up to housing becoming an even bigger bite of theInflation’s divergent paths add up to housing becoming an even bigger bite of theInflation’s divergent paths add up to housing becoming an even bigger bite of the

typical L.A.-O.C. household budget.typical L.A.-O.C. household budget.typical L.A.-O.C. household budget.

Ponder this telling statistic: If February’s CPI was calculated without the cost ofPonder this telling statistic: If February’s CPI was calculated without the cost ofPonder this telling statistic: If February’s CPI was calculated without the cost of

shelter — not that you can easily avoid housing expenses — the local inflationshelter — not that you can easily avoid housing expenses — the local inflationshelter — not that you can easily avoid housing expenses — the local inflation

rate would be a mere 0.8 percent.rate would be a mere 0.8 percent.rate would be a mere 0.8 percent.

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Is ICE watching you? Police around California are sharing license plateinfo with agents, says ACLU

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents began making arrests in mid-July 2018 at the Fresno County Superior Court, prompting concerns overviolations of the individuals' due process. By Yesenia Amaro

Dozens of law enforcement agencies nationwide — including some Valley agencies — are sharing license plate information with U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement as part of an operation targeting undocumented immigrants, according to documents releasedby the American Civil Liberties Union.

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The documents, obtained by the ACLU of Northern California through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, spark questions aboutwhether the cooperation of the agencies with ICE violates state laws.

The Tulare Police Department, Merced Police Department, Stanislaus County Sheriff ’s Department, Manteca Police Department andthe San Luis Obispo Sheriff ’s Office are among the 80 agencies nationwide who have agreed to share information with ICE, thedocuments show.

But at least one of the law enforcement agencies in the Central Valley said it’s not sharing such data with ICE.

Vasudha Talla, staff attorney with the ACLU of Northern California, said the ACLU filed a Freedom of Information Act request to getdocuments from ICE in March 2018. But after the federal immigration agency failed to respond, the organization filed a lawsuit in May2018.

Talla said the ACLU became concerned about ICE’s access to license plate information, and it believed it was important to litigate toget the records in a timely fashion.

The records unveiled the large number of ICE agents that have access to such data, the list of law enforcement agencies sharinginformation with ICE and internal emails of an officer in Orange County informally sharing information with federal immigrationagents, she said.

“California has laws prohibiting sharing of these types of data,” she said. “It is an invasion of privacy of all Central Valley residents.”

ICE spokesman Matthew Bourke, in a lengthy statement, confirmed the agency in December 2017 started a contract to obtain accessto the commercial license plate reader database. He said the agency uses data from license plate readers as “one tool in support of itsinvestigations,” like most law enforcement agencies.

In March 2015, ICE developed a privacy impact assessment for the use of the technology, in order ensure the requirements withprivacy and civil liberties were met. The assessment was updated in December 2017, prior to the agency accessing the database.

“ICE does not use the (license plate reader) data service to locate or track individuals who have no connection to ICE investigatory orenforcement activities,” he said.

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PRIVACY CONCERNSThe data that is collected and shared provides “intimate details” about an individual, Talla said.

In addition to ICE being able to obtain the information from local law enforcement agencies, federal immigration agents also haveaccess to a massive license plate reader information database through a private contract, according to the ACLU.

More than 9,000 ICE agents have access to a vast automated license plate reader database run by a company called Vigilant Solutions.

ICE has access to more than 5 billion scans of license plate locations through Vigilant’s database.

ICE’s contract to have access to the data began Dec. 21, 2017, and runs through Sept. 30, 2020 for an estimated cost of nearly $6.1million, records show.

License plate reader information cameras that capture information can be throughout communities, mounted on road signs, on patrolvehicles, parking lots and bridges. Over time, aggregated data can establish patterns of a person’s life.

Talla said this type of surveillance raises privacy concerns and “there’s a huge amount” of civil liberty-related issues with the practice.

The surveillance can reveal “down to the minute where you are at any given time,” Talla said. “We think this is all happening underthe radar,” she said.

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After receiving inquiries from media, Ahuna said, he spoke with Vigilant and discovered that ICE, by default, was listed as an agencythe Manteca Police Department would share information with on the system.

However, he said the city doesn’t have license plate reader equipment in the community, and therefore, it’s not collecting nor sharingsuch information with ICE.

“Nothing has been submitted from us to be shared with anybody,” he said. “Because we are not collecting or transmitting any data, Idon’t think anybody was paying attention from the list.”

Ahuna said on Wednesday ICE was removed from the list after the issue was brought to the department’s attention.

“This is obviously a very concerning issue for everybody in the state,” he said.

Matt Machado, with the Tulare Police Department, said his department would have to read the records and contact Vigilant in order toanswer questions.

Merced City Manager Steve Carrigan, in a statement to The Bee, said officials were reviewing information they received in a letterfrom the ACLU on Wednesday.

“Our review of the information will be done following our current policies and procedures,” he said. “We look forward to meeting withACLU representatives to discuss this matter further once we have completed our review.”

Tony Cipolla, spokesman for the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff ’s Office, said the sheriff ’s office has never shared license plate readerinformation with ICE. The sheriff ’s office, he said, currently has one license plate reader in use for the purpose of stopping drugsmuggling and human trafficking in the county.

“We are currently suspending the use of that system until further consultation with County Counsel regarding the legality of datacollected and shared from license plate readers,” he said in a statement to The Bee.

Talla said the ACLU is calling for an end to the surveillance, and for an investigation into compliance of Senate Bill 34, which dealswith automated license plate recognition systems, and Senate Bill 54, the state’s Sanctuary Law.

The ACLU believes the practice violates both laws, but even more specifically, SB 34, Talla said. “We are calling for the local agenciesin California... to stop sharing the data with ICE,” she said.

Officials in Stanislaus didn’t return calls seeking comment Wednesday.

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An artist’s rendering shows Riverside’s new Main Library, which will feature an outdoorAn artist’s rendering shows Riverside’s new Main Library, which will feature an outdoorAn artist’s rendering shows Riverside’s new Main Library, which will feature an outdoorterrace. (Courtesy of City of Riverside)terrace. (Courtesy of City of Riverside)terrace. (Courtesy of City of Riverside)

Riverside’s long-awaited new Main Library is about to start construction.Riverside’s long-awaited new Main Library is about to start construction.Riverside’s long-awaited new Main Library is about to start construction.

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at theA groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at theA groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the

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for demolition and grading. Actual construction is set to start Monday, March 25.for demolition and grading. Actual construction is set to start Monday, March 25.for demolition and grading. Actual construction is set to start Monday, March 25.

The three-story building, which the City Council The three-story building, which the City Council The three-story building, which the City Council narrowly approvednarrowly approvednarrowly approved amid amid amid

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A bus terminal used to be at the site, which is now vacant.A bus terminal used to be at the site, which is now vacant.A bus terminal used to be at the site, which is now vacant.

The current Main Library is set to become the Cheech Marin Center for ChicanoThe current Main Library is set to become the Cheech Marin Center for ChicanoThe current Main Library is set to become the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano

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to cause cancer while a study is conducted andviable alternatives are explored.

“I am asking county departments to stop the use ofthis herbicide until public health and environmentalprofessionals can determine if it’s safe for furtheruse in LA County and explore alternative methodsfor vegetation management,” said Barger in aprepared statement.

Barger’s request comes following a report in thePasadena Weekly that stated county workers inPasadena are spraying Roundup, an herbicidecontaining glyphosate, which the World HealthOrganization in 2015 found “probably causescancer.”

Under Barger’s motion, the spraying would stopwhile a full investigation is conducted by theDepartment of Public Works in conjunction with thecounty departments of Public Health, Parks andRecreation, and Beaches and Harbors, and theAgriculture Commission.

The herbicide is being used to kill vegetationgrowing near a heliport in Northeast Pasadena, theLos Angeles County Department of Public Works(DPW) told the Pasadena Weekly last week afterone resident living nearby complained about thespraying.

Pasadena city officials stopped using Roundup in2018, according to City Manager Steve Mermell.

All told, there are local and state governmentglyphosate restrictions or bans in place in 13states. Other California cities to take action on useof the herbicide include: Los Angeles, Burbank,Carlsbad, Encinitas, Thousand Oaks, Irvine andRichmond.

In August, a state civil court jury found thatRoundup was responsible for a schoolgroundskeeper’s terminal cancer. DewayneJohnson was spraying the chemical 20 to 30 timesa year while working at a school district near SanFrancisco. According to CNN, more than 800 otherpeople are suing Monsanto, makers of Roundup,claiming the herbicide gave them cancer.

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