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VOL 116 No. 041 IMPERIAL COUNTY, CA Thursday, October 8, 2020 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

Women Seek Local Office In Large NumbersBY JULIO MORALES

Come what may Election Day, somelocal candidates already are expressing avictory of sorts based on the significantnumber of women who are seeking publicoffice this November.

All told, 34 of the total 98 local indi-viduals whose names will appear on theNov. 3 ballot are women, representingmore than a third — 34.7 percent to beexact — of the total candidates vying foroffice.

Traditionally, fewer than one-third ofthe total candidates have been female,according to county data.

The considerable number of localwomen candidates was not lost onBrawley resident Yulil Alonso-Garza, alongtime community activist who is seek-ing a seat on the Imperial CommunityCollege District Board of Trustees, whichoversees Imperial Valley College.

For Alonso-Garza, the apparent uptickin the number of local women candidateswas made evident following a series ofcandidate forums hosted by Heber-basedWasupwu Productions.

The women’s strong showing also didnot go unnoticed by Maria Laura Peinado,a Central Union High School DistrictBoard of Trustees candidate, and MarthaCardenas-Singh, who is seeking a seat onthe El Centro City Council.

Together, the trio quickly organized aphoto shoot on Oct. 4, on the steps of theImperial County Courthouse that broughttogether 19 of the 34 local women candi-dates.

The gathering proved both momentousand inspirational, and for Alonso-Garza, asign of things to come, electorally speak-ing.

“When we open a crack, we’re goingto open it wide and bring everyone in,”

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Nineteen of the 34 female candidates running for office in the local elections Nov. 3gathered for a photo shoot on the steps of the Imperial County Courthouse in ElCentro on Oct. 4. Candidates Yulil Alonso-Garza, Maria Laura Peinado, andMartha Cardenas-Singh arranged for the session. PHOTO COURTESY OF ELLIEBURGUENO

Calexico High Tabs NewFootball Coach, ReadiesFor Dec. Sports

BY RICHARD MONTENEGRO BROWN

As Calexico High School prepares for a mid-December start to its "fall" sports season, it will doso with a new varsity football coach leading theway in Fernando Solano.

Solano, who is in his fourth year as a specialeducation algebra and geometry teacher at CalexicoHigh, was officially named as the new head coachfollowing a late September meeting of the CalexicoUnified School District board.

"To be honest, I'm very excited. … I'm excitedto get back onto the field again and helping out … Icouldn't be happier," Solano said recently. "One ofthe big things I gravitated to is the tradition atCalexico High School and the pride in the program.I see the hard work the community puts into theprogram, the hard work the student athletes put intothe program. There's a lot of potential here."

With COVID-19 shortening the end of the lastschool year and forcing local school districts

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Fernando Solano Calexico High School Head Football Coach

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Imperial County Wants To HelpRep. Vargas Draft New River Bill

BY ELIZABETH VARIN

Imperial County SupervisorRyan Kelley wants the board towork with Congressman JuanVargas, D-Chula Vista, and thecounty’s lobbyists in Washington,D.C., to draft legislation to fullyfund a wastewater treatment proj-ect to clean the New River.

“Not a binational committeeto review, not a study,” District 4Supervisor Kelley said during theOct. 6 county board meeting. “...He can name it the Vargas NewRiver Cleanup Bill, or we canrename the New River (afterhim). I have no animositytowards him. He is a nice person.We want to help him help us.”

The supervisors had floatedthe idea in late September aboutrenaming the New River afterVargas in a tongue-in-cheek hom-age to a history of federal inac-tion on addressing the unhealthyconditions of the highly pollutedwaterway. To that end, the super-visors also suggested renamingthe bridge that spans the filthyriver, the Sen. Dianne FeinsteinBridge.

For decades, the New Riverhas been the site of raw-sewagedischarges and the dumping ofindustrial toxins into theMexicali-fed waters, bringingdangerous bacteria like E. coli

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Imperial Ag Value Down In 2019;COVID Affect Won’t Be Seen For A Year

BY ELIZABETH VARIN

Some growers are headingback into the fields for the wintervegetable crops, but it’s with cau-tion due to factors like productdemand during the coronaviruspandemic.

“Hopefully, with the seedswe’re planting now, there’senough demand out there to con-sume it,” said Holtville-areafarmer Jack Vessey with Vesseyand Co. “We just don’t know.”

Everything was looking greatuntil mid-March, he explained.Once restaurants and schoolsstarted closing due to COVID-19,

the demand for locally grownvegetables dropped with it.

“We left a lot of crops in thefield,” Vessey said, estimatingthat around 10 to 15 percent ofthe overall season was left in thefields due to a drop in demand.

As the growing seasonapproaches, a lot of producers areadjusting the number of acresthey plan to plant downward.

That reduction in acres issomething that is bound to showup in the 2020 AgricultureCommissioner’s report duearound this time next year, justlike fewer acres planted and adecrease in price had an impacton the 2019 Imperial County

Agricultural Crop and LivestockReport, which was presented tothe county Board of Supervisorsduring its meeting Oct. 6.

Outside factors like tradetalks with China and Mexico —big news in 2019 — didn’tappear to have a significantimpact on Imperial County’sagriculture during that period.

The information shown in thelatest AgriculturalCommissioner’s report showseven with some renegotiationstaking place in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement during2019, trade didn’t slow betweenImperial County and Mexico. Infact, Agriculture Commissioner

Carlos Ortiz said export certifi-cates showed a 5 percent increasein 2019.

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to meet virtually so far this year,things such as student athleticsbecame backburner concerns inmany ways.

New Calexico High SchoolAthletic Director Mariano VelezIII said finding a new head foot-ball coach after the retirement ofJohn Tyree was a process thatwas affected by coronavirus inboth scope and length.

"As you know, good coachesare really hard to come by," Velezsaid. He added with the searchshortened and without the abilityto cast a net outside ImperialCounty, the district started tosearch internally.

It just so happens, Velez said,an ideal and very experiencedcandidate was already in the fold.

The 41-year-old Solano wasboth a college football player andan experienced high school foot-ball coach, having worked at thejunior varsity and varsity levels.He was taking a break from thegrind for a few years while hefinished his master's degree.

Having completed his M.A.in special education fromNorthern Arizona University in2016 and moving from San Luis,Ariz., to Yuma recently, Solanodecided it was time to return tocoaching full-time.

(Solano has lived in Arizona

the entire time he's worked inCalexico. His wife teaches inSomerton, Ariz., and his twosons, 5 and 8, and two daughters,12 and 13, attend Yuma-areaschools.)

Solano knows he has bigshoes to fill stepping in for retiredcoaching legend Tyree, who at 81years old left after four seasonshelming the Bulldogs. He fin-ished the 2019 campaign with arecord of 2-8 overall and 0-5 inleague.

To his credit, Solano bringsan impressive pedigree of his

own.A scholarship linebacker at

Arizona Western College, Solanoplayed with the Matadors in the1998 Empire State Bowl beforemoving on to the University ofLa Verne, where he played forNCAA Division III Leopards ondefense.

Solano graduated from LaVerne in 2002 with a bachelor's inhistory.

He began his coaching careeralmost right away, working onstaffs at various levels at Cibola,San Luis and Kofa high schools,all in Arizona.

"I spent the last four or fiveyears at Cibola (as head juniorvarsity coach) before coming toCalexico (in 2016/2017)," Solanosaid.

His last job as a varsity headcoach was San Luis High Schoolfrom 2007 to 2009.

"My philosophy is all aboutcompetition, being the better per-son on and off the field. Practiceis everything. You have to focuson fundamentals, play hard and

tough football. Those are thethings that I can control. Thoseare the things that are going to bepresent on Friday nights," Solanosaid.

On the offensive side of theball, Solano said the Bulldogswill be committed to the run,both to set a hard-nosed tone butalso to keep their opponents offbalance and to open up the pass-ing game.

And defensively?"I believe in an attacking-

style defense where we have 11players running to the footballrelentlessly," said the former line-backer. "Really stopping the run."

Although any contact on thefootball field is going to hinge onthe approval of the ImperialCounty Public HealthDepartment, school officials arestill moving forward as if fallsports will be able to resume Dec.12, Velez said.

The AD, and other schoolpersonnel, are ready to get backinto action.

"I'm excited. … I don't thinkI've been this excited about afootball program in a long time,"Velez said, adding students havebeen contacting him for weeksasking whether there will be aseason and how it will unfold.

The school and districtrecently announced Solano'sappointment via Facebook andthe district's website earlier thisweek, with the first Zoom meet-ing between prospective players,parents, and staff to occur Oct. 9.

Coaches and students stillcannot have any contact untilmid-December, however, Velezsaid. He added the first actualgame play likely won't occuruntil after the first of the year.

Aurora High School Principal

and longtime football announcerJohn Moreno is also looking for-ward to the return to the gridiron.

"On behalf of Bulldog Radioand (broadcast partner) VicCarrillo, we'd like to welcomeCoach Solano to CalexicoBulldog Football. Your success isour success and the BulldogFaithful look forward to victoriesboth on and off the field,"Moreno said recently.

Update on High SchoolSports Schedules

Although resuming highschool sports in Imperial Countyis still contingent on the approvalof the Public Health Department,the California InterscholasticFederation's San Diego Section,of which Imperial County is part,has set Dec. 12 as the start of thefall 2020 sports season. That willrun through Feb. 26.

Fall sports includes highschool football, boys' and girls'cross country, and girls' volley-ball and tennis.

"That's the first day we canhold practices for any sports-related activity, contingent on ourhealth department giving clear-ance," Velez said.

In a normal year, the wintersports season would be startingwhen 2020 fall sports get underway, so this year's winter andspring sports will almost run con-currently, he added.

Winter sports will go fromFeb. 22 to May 28 and includeboys' and girls' basketball, soccerand wrestling, and spring sportswill be from March 13 throughJune 4, and will include baseball,softball, co-ed swimming, co-edtrack and field, and boys' tennis,Velez said.

BY RICHARDMONTENEGRO BROWN

Dr. Tien Vo’s medical clinicsin Calexico and El Centro wereserved with federal search war-rants during a joint raid by theU.S. Food and DrugAdministration and Departmentof Homeland SecurityInvestigations on the morning ofOct. 5.

Although it isn’t entirelyclear what or whom initiated thewarrants and what was beingsearched for, Kelly Thornton, aspokesperson with the U.S.Attorney’s Office in San Diego,confirmed, “Federal agents today(Oct. 5) served court-approved

search warrants as part of anongoing investigation. No furtherdetails are available regarding theinvestigation at this time.”

Dr. Vo said shortly after noonthat “someone” had reported hisclinics to the FDA, although hedid not say what his office wasbeing accused of, adding that hedid not know for sure what theallegations are.

“Not much details, but theysaid I didn’t have what they arelooking for, so they let us open(the) office again,” Vo said whencontacted by the CalexicoChronicle. He said by 2 p.m. hewas seeing patients again.

The physician said he wastold to have his attorney contact“them,” but Vo said he didn’t do

anything wrong, so he never gotan attorney.

Calexico Police ChiefGonzalo Gerardo confirmed ear-lier in the day that it was a jointraid between the FDA andHomeland Security.

Gerardo referred any furthercomment to Thornton.

Marked units from Calexicoand El Centro police departmentswere on hand as a courtesy asfederal agents made their wayinto both clinics. It wasn’t clearwhat time the raid occurred onthe El Centro location at 1590 S.Imperial Ave., but Gerardo saidthe search warrant in Calexico atthe Vo Medical Center at 222 E.Cole Blvd. occurred about 9 a.m.

Photos of the raid on the El

Centro location were circulatingaround social media by 10 a.m.

According to unconfirmedinformation on social media,when the warrants were execut-

ed, all patients inside the loca-tions were asked to leave whileagents searched the premises.

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Guest Column: ‘On Debates, Civility, And Nihilism’BY CARLOS ACUÑA

Debate? What “debate”?The dysfunctional performance

Trump put on, and I do mean “put on,”this past Tuesday evening (Sept. 29) thatplayed not just here but abroad, once andfor all demonstrated what a bomb-throw-ing nihilist he is, or perhaps always was.Trump demonstrated minute by painfulminute that he has no respect for the rulesof civility, self-discipline, or civilizeddebate. He perceives moment to momentthat any opportunity behind a mike isalways the perfect time to bloviate, inter-rupt others, and attempt to exercise mock-ing primacy over anyone or everyone inthe room or within hearing distance.

In a word, the man came off as ahuman Molotov cocktail, attempting toburn everything in sight, including thebare minimums of debate etiquette, andnot just his opponent, but the moderatorand the audience as well ...

Sadly, I suspect, everyone fromSiberia to New Zealand to Tierra delFuego to the shores of Great Slave Lakewas “in the room,” because that’s the trueeffect of television. Anything or anyoneon screen enters your home or pub or tearoom and whatever occurs on screen

plays out not just on your eyeballs but inyour head, where the sounds and imageswill live rent-free, free to become thestuff of nightmares or, at worse, to hijackyour decision-making centers. And theclown prince of politics got away, yetagain, with a zany, democracy-destroyingperformance worthy of the dementedBatman arch-villain, Joker, this latter, theepitome of anarchy, a character with norespect for law, order, or the basic rules ofinformed, honest debate.

I am sure that T’s followers hang onhis every word and condescending, bully-ing insult; the rest of us cannot see him asanything other than an entitled heir whonever acquired the socializing fundamen-tals, those learned at the cradle, and inter-nalized, kindergarten manners we learn tohelp us smooth-out the rough edges of ourchildish, boorish, narcissistic behaviors.And so, Trump remains Trump.

His cultish followers to whom hisunderdeveloped, uncouth behaviorsappeal will remain loyal to the edge of thevolcanic pit of political disaster he leadsthem. The rest of us merely shake ourheads.

In a country of 331 million individu-als, this is the best the GOP can deliver asa candidate for leader of the free world? Aman with no beliefs, no ideals, no sense

of responsibility toward others in his care,a man whose every waking momentappears dedicated to finding ways to self-exalt, to whom all human relationshipsamount to no more than one of boss andsubordinate, and seeks rude, id-like pri-macy in any space he happens to sharewith his fellow humans? Such a personwe call a nihilist. God save the republic.

Be well.

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Esparza MurderTrial Moved ToOct. 28, DA Says

BY RICHARD MONTENEGRO BROWN

Pre-trial hearings and trial setting in the2019 murder case of Raul “Bubba” Esparzahas been continued to Oct. 28 for suspectsRosita Deborah Torres and DanielAlexander Munguia, according to the pros-ecution.

Torres and Munguia were due in courtSept. 30, but Assistant Imperial CountyDistrict Attorney Deborah Owen stated inan email Oct. 5 that the case has been con-tinued.

Although Torres pleaded not guiltyAug. 24 and Munguia pleaded not guiltyAug. 27 on one charge each of murder andconspiracy to commit murder, little else hasoccurred in the case against the pair, who sofar are being tried together by the countyprosecutor for Esparza’s Sept. 17, 2019,death in El Centro.

Torres, 45, of El Centro, was arrestedon the charges Aug. 20, while Munguia, 39,also of El Centro, was already in jail from aJuly 30 arrest on unrelated charges. Bothare being held on $1 million bail in thecounty jail.

The Imperial County District Attorney’sOffice filed charges against the pair Aug.24.

What makes the case particularlyunique is what may yet prove to be a con-nection to the unsolved murder of Torres’son, Christopher Erasmo Torres, who wasshot and killed in almost the identical spotthat prosecutors say Esparza was killed, andjust several weeks apart. Twenty-four-year-old Chris Torres was killed Aug. 4, 2019.

El Centro police nor officials with theImperial District Attorney’s Office haveofficially connected the cases, other than ElCentro police acknowledging the familialrelationship between Torres and her son.

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Imperial Irrigation Board of Directors,Division 4 CandidatesName: Erik OrtegaAge: 41City of residence: CalexicoFamily: Wife and two sonsCurrent employment: Independent busi-nessmanPolitical experience: Past CalexicoUnified School District Board of Trusteesand current Imperial Irrigation Districtdirector for Division 4Employment history (last 10 years):BusinessmanOther affiliations/memberships/boardpositions: Past treasurer of Club De LosAmigos Senior Citizen Club, past vicepresident of Calexico Chamber ofCommerce, former city of CalexicoEconomic Development commissioner,Imperial County TransportationCommission board member, past SaltonSea Authority board member, ImperialCounty Employee Appeals board member,Education: B.A. in BusinessAdministrationReasons for running and top issues:

IID is the largest irrigation district inthe nation and the third largest publicpower provider in the state. It was formedin 1911 by a vote of the people and char-tered by the Legislature to protect thewater rights of the Imperial Valley.

Today those water rights are underattack, and not just from outside theImperial Valley but from within it.Agricultural landowners who use over 97percent of the water IID delivers are chal-lenging its ability to serve new businessand industrial water customers, exceptthrough them, because they believe thatthey own the water and they found a localjudge who agreed with them.

I voted with the rest of the IID board toappeal that judge’s decision, because it issuch a serious threat to economic develop-ment and job-creation in a part of the statethat has never had enough jobs to goaround for the people who here, andbecause I believe that water is a publicresource that belongs to all of us, not justsome of us.

I have used my vote and my voice asan IID board member to advance the causeof the greater Imperial Valley, because ourwater and energy resources should be putto work for the public good, and with apublic purpose. I have voted to keep IIDpower bills among the lowest inCalifornia, and in 2019, during my year asIID board president, the district began toreceive energy from the country’s first-ever community solar project, which isalready lowering the energy rates of IID’smost vulnerable ratepayers.

I believe in the IID as a force for goodin the communities that it serves, and in thebroader, better community of the future

that we are try-ing to build. Forall of us.

Name: Javier GonzalezAge: 51City of residence: CalexicoCurrent employment: U.S. Department ofCommerce, Bureau of Census, supervisorPolitical experience: Politically activeover the past 30 years in city commissionsand community advocating.Employment history (last 10 years):Community consulting, self-employed, andcontracting with different people and con-tractors. U.S. Department of HomelandSecurity.Other affiliations/memberships/boardpositions: President, Calexico YouthBoxing Club; president, Kennedy GardensClub Azteca; captain, Kennedy GardensNeighborhood Watch; member, CalexicoBeautification Commission; member,Calexico Parks and RecreationCommission; member, Calexico FinanceCommission; member, Calexico EconomicDevelopment Commission; student mem-ber, San Diego State University DeanAdvisory board; member, Alumni Board ofDirectors of San Diego State University;president, Associated Students of SanDiego State University-IV; president,Imperial Valley College Calexico StudentAssociation among more …Education:Associate Degree in Human Relations –Imperial Valley College; Associate Degreein Psychology – Imperial Valley College;Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – SanDiego State University; Master’s Degree inPublic Administration — San Diego StateUniversity; Study Abroad as an SDSUGraduate student in five different countries. Reasons for running and top issues:

I, Javier Gonzalez, candidate for IIDDivision 4 believe the position of theImperial Irrigation District is no longerabout just keeping the lights on and thewater flowing, I believe the position nowentails rolling up our sleeves and using ourpolitical power and be actively involved inall aspects of our community. Leading ingrassroots initiatives and taking an activeparticipation at all levels to help make surethat the communities we serve become

safer, healthier, and more eco-friendlyplaces to live, play and grow should be aresponsibility of all elected representatives.This cannot be achieved if elected repre-sentatives do not take a true leadership rolein grassroots initiatives and actively lead atall levels working hand in hand with thepeople they serve.

But of course, this position is aboutIID, a public utility agency. With a centuryof service, IID has many projects, agree-ment and issues that will need my attention,for that I will use my extensive educationand experience in the area of public affairs.We will study the issues, research all sides,and seek advice from experts and my con-stituents through community chats. I amone of the most decorated community citi-zens and university student leaders. And Iam one of two student and persons to haveever won a major research competitionwith a New River and Salton Sea study.

We know the beginning of IID. Weknow about pioneers like Fritz Kloke, ourfirst Calexico IID representative. OrCharles Rockwood, an IID Calexico engi-neer. But we also know they didn’t justattend IID meetings like the incumbenttoday, they were also community leadersvery involved in all aspects of building abetter community, a better Calexico and abetter Imperial Valley!

That is what my campaign is all about“Active Representation!”

Export certificates to Canadadecreased slightly, he added, butthe county attributes that to someprocedural changes and cost-cut-ting measures for exporters.

The county issued more than20,000 federal export certificatesto 85 countries, Ortiz told thecounty board. Nearly all of thosecertificates, 92.7 percent, wereissued to seven countries: Japan,Mexico, Korea, Canada, Taiwan,China, and the United ArabEmirates.

About 41 percent of thoseshipment certificates were issuedto Japan and 32 percent were toMexico, he said.

“There was a decrease inexport certificates to China in2019, that we believe to be aresult of the federal trade talks,”Ortiz said. “The certificates toChina were down 6 percent, butthis didn’t have a major impacton exports overall because Chinaaccounts for 2.88 percent of totalexport certificates.”

There were some largechanges in this year’s report, likethe vegetable and melon catego-ry, which dropped $185 million,he said. Prices and harvestedacres were down for the majorityof vegetable and melon crop cat-egories.

Even with the drop, vegeta-bles and melon crops had thehighest value at $799 million,followed by livestock at $522million and field crops at $498million.

Cattle again ranked as the No.1 commodity in the county forthe 62nd year in a row, with agross value of $449 million, Ortizsaid. Alfalfa, leaf lettuce, broc-coli and head lettuce followed astop commodities, according tothe report.

The total gross value of agri-culture dropped almost $211 mil-lion between 2018 and 2019,falling from $2.226 billion to$2.015 billion, according to thereport.

“The decrease was mainlydue to a decrease in harvestedacres as well as some field, veg-etable and livestock prices,” hewrote in the report. “Vegetablessuch as leaf lettuce, cabbage,romaine lettuce and spinach sawa significant decrease in price.

Of the 527,860 harvestedacres in the county, about344,000 acres were field crops,120,000 acres were vegetable andmelon crops, 53,000 acres wereseed and nursery products, and10,000 acres were fruit and nutcrops.

“... In 2019, there was adecrease of 9,332 total harvestedacres,” he wrote. “...Watermelons saw the largestdecrease of harvested acres,down 54 percent with a decreaseof 774 acres. Wheat saw the sec-ond-largest decrease of harvestedacres, down 43.34 percent with adecrease of 10,805 acres.”

While there were no indica-tors of COVID-19 having animpact on the 2019 report, thepandemic has shown just howessential agriculture is for every-one.

“Why is agriculture essen-tial?” Ortiz asked. “Because itproduces the food that we eat. SoI would like to recommend toeveryone in the room and every-one who’s listening, before theday’s ends, call someone fromthe ag industry, call a grower, calla farmworker, an irrigator, a pestcontrol adviser, a pilot, anyoneyou know, and thank them forwhat they do.”

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El Centro City Council Candidate Profiles

Name: Sonia CarterAge: 47 City of residence: El CentroFamily (optional): We have five

generations living in El Centro. Ihave one daughter; father, BennyCurtis Carter; mother, Betty LouGentry-Carter (deceased); sisters,Felicia and Karen Carter; numerousnephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, andI am a great-aunt. Current employment: El CentroElementary School District, com-puter lab supervisor for 22 years. O t h e raffiliations/memberships/boardpositions: CSEA, school site coun-cil, PTO president, and churchyouth director for 12 years. Education: Central Union HighSchool, 1991; Associates of Sciencein Business Management, AnthemCollege, Phoenix, May 2012;Bachelor of Science in Business

Management, Anthem College,Phoenix, May 2014Reasons for running and topissues:

I come to the table with a strongbackground of helping others. Ihave volunteered on several com-mittees that involve listening, beinghonest, consistent, and flexible. Icome with a goal to understand thepeople and not fail them. I will usethis new position to continue toempower and protect our communi-ty giving our people the leadershipthey deserve. I will keep our com-munity informed and make suretheir concerns are represented.

I have talked to several peoplein the community and they feel thatthey haven’t been heard and are

tired of being overlooked. I will bethat voice for all of our people andpush for community meetings. Thedignity of our office can help thecommunity get past contentiousissues. We need to reach good deci-sions, listen fairly, and be thought-ful. As your city council member, Iwill work tirelessly seeking yourinput on ways to build economicbase of opportunities.

My immediate concern, howev-er, is the safety because we are liv-ing in an unpredictable time. Wehave a lot of critical issues and wewill schedule a strategy plan todevelop support for all ages andnationalities. Our businesses arestruggling the most during COVID.We must all come together, sit at

the table, and create policies andmovements for the survival andrebirth of downtown.

We have some major city issueshomelessness, lack of affordablehousing, unemployment, poverty,services for mental illness, and sub-stance abuse. I will stand up andfight for the best interest of ourcommunity. I believe that our coun-cil should represent all of our com-munity and reflect its social, eco-nomic, and cultural diversity andbring a fresh perspective. I havelearned that people working togeth-er can make a difference for every-one. Together, we can and will makea difference.

Name: Edgard GarciaAge: 38City of residence: El CentroFamily: Ari Garcia (wife),Alexander Garcia (son), Nathan

Garcia (son), Dominic Garcia (son)Current employment:Owner/attorney, Law Office ofEdgard GarciaPolitical experience: El CentroCity Council member, 2015-pres-ent; Imperial County division presi-dent League of California Cities,2018-2020; Imperial County divi-sion director League of CaliforniaCities, 2020-presentEmployment history (last 10 years):Owner/Attorney, Law Office ofEdgard Garcia 2012-present; part-ner/attorney Kowalski, Garcia &Steiner, 2010-2012; associate attor-ney, Marcus Family Law Center,2009-2010O t h e raffiliations/memberships/boardpositions: Past president Imperial

County Bar Association, past presi-dent El Centro Rotary Club, pastlecturing knight Brawley Elks Club,board member El Centro MooseLodge, board member ImperialValley College Foundation, boardmember El Centro Police AthleticsLeagueEducation: B.S. chemistry,University of California, SantaBarbara; Juris doctorate, CaliforniaWestern School of LawReasons for running and topissues:

I am running for re-election tothe El Centro City Council for thesame reasons I originally ran fiveyears ago. I am raising my threesons in El Centro, I started mycareer in El Centro, and El Centrohas given me the opportunity to

open my own law firm and purchasemy first home. These reasons havefilled me with the utmost desire touse my knowledge and skills toserve the city of El Centro and to tryto better the quality of life of its res-idents in any way that I can. Myfirst priority is to assist the residentsof El Centro to recover from theeffects of the COVID-19 pandemicboth on a health and safety side andon a business front. I also wish tocontinue with smart growth for thecity and using Measure P funds forinfrastructure improvements such asour renovations to our parks, build-ing new parks such as FirstResponders Park and future projectssuch as a new library complex andpolice station. I will focus on eco-nomic development and ensure that

we support local businesses espe-cially since we are dealing with theunprecedented pandemic ofCOVID-19. I pledge to continueassisting businesses with protectiveequipment and business loans tohelp them reopen and stay open. Ipledge to focus on protecting thehealth of our residents while we getour lives back on track postCOVID-19. During these difficulttimes we need an experienced CityCouncil that has a track record ofdealing with adversity and main-taining a balanced budget. This isnot the time for on the job trainingor playing catchup. A vote forEdgard Garcia is a vote for provenaction, proven experience, andproven results. Vote Nov. 3 to re-elect Edgard Garcia. Thank you.

Name: Jason JacksonAge: 47City of residence: El CentroFamily: Married (Sandra); daugh-ter, 3 years in December (Kensi);son (Raiden) 1.5 yearsCurrent employment: Southwest

Security, ownerPolitical experience: Nine years onCity Council, Mayor 2016 (currentmayor pro tem)Employment history (last 10 years):Started Southwest Security fiveyears ago. General manager forDesert Security for 17.5 years priorto that.O t h e raffiliations/memberships/boardpositions: El Centro Kiwanis Club,past president; El CentroCommunity Foundation, vice presi-dent; Imperial Valley PatrioticPlanning Committee, co-founder/vice president; ImperialValley Economic DevelopmentCorp., vice chairman; ImperialCounty Local Agency FormationCommission (LAFCO), chairman;Imperial County Workforce

Development Board, vice chairmanEducation: Graduate of CentralUnion High School; Associatedegree in administration of justice,Imperial Valley College; bachelor’sdegree in criminal justice, SanDiego State University-ImperialValley campus, Calexico; master’sdegree in public administration,SDSU-IVReasons for running and topissues:

I am running for re-electionbecause I believe all politics arelocal, and we as local residents havean opportunity to make a differencethat affect our children’s future. Mygoals and accomplishments over thelast five years include the authorshipand successful passage of MeasureP. Measure P became the solution tothe many needs of our city. It was

earmarked for capital improvementsand enabled the city to invest mil-lions of dollars in the rehabilitationof our current parks, as well as thedevelopment and construction oftwo new ones. Additionally,Measure P has allowed the city tofinance both a new police stationand a new public library. Both proj-ects are in the final design stages,with groundbreaking festivitiescoming soon.

I am and will continue to be thecandidate who supports small busi-ness, large scale economic develop-ment, and improving the quality oflife for our residents. I will continueto be the voice for transparency,accountability, and fiscal responsi-bility to ensure the best use of ourcity taxpayer dollars. While I havebeen able to work hard and accom-

plish these and many other goals, Iwant to address the new era of issuesfacing our local economy. I want tocontinue to find solutions to addressthe following:1. Job creation:2. Economic development3. The unfortunate results we all willface due to the COVID-19 pandem-ic.

I’m hoping to continue to repre-sent my community and leave thisplace better than how I found it. Asa young community leader, Iobtained the rank of Eagle Scout inthe Boys Scouts of America, and myphilosophy in life continues to betheir main tenet of leadership: leaveany place better than how you foundit. I humbly ask for your support andvote to keep improving our city forour future generations.

Name: Sylvia Marroquin Age: 59City of residence: El CentroFamily: Mother, four siblings, four

nieces and nephews, and two greatnieces Current employment: Businessmanager, St. Mary’s School Political experience: No previouspolitical experience Employment history (last 10 years):April 2016 to present, businessmanager, St. Mary’s School; April2011 to March 2016, business advi-sor and center manager, ImperialValley Small BusinessDevelopment Center; July 2010 toApril 2011, financial literacy spe-cialist and micro business centercoordinator, Neighborhood Houseof Calexico; 1984 to 2009, manage-ment positions at Imperial Savings& Loan, Sun Community FCU,

First Imperial CU and The GoldenOne CU O t h e raffiliations/memberships/boardpositions: Past president and boardmember, Optimist Club of ElCentro; member of PastoralCouncil, Our Lady of GuadalupeCatholic Church, El Centro; mem-ber of Imperial Valley PatrioticPlanning Committee Education: Bachelor of science inbusiness management and Master ofBusiness Administration from theUniversity of Phoenix

Reasons for running and topissues: I am running for El CentroCity Council because I believe hon-esty, integrity, and transparency are

needed characteristics in our city’sleadership. My motivation is sim-ple: El Centro is my hometown. It’swhere I grew up and where my fam-ily lives. I have no hidden agendasand no self-interests. My desire tolead comes purely from my heart ofservice.

These are unprecedented timesthat call for a strong understandingof current conditions and how theyaffect our community prosperity. Iam prepared to:

Mitigate economic fall-out dueto COVID-19 by assisting business-es with recovery and/or growthefforts;

Care for the health of our com-munity by maintaining a strong hos-

pital system; and Alleviate homelessness by

working with local resource agen-cies.

I believe the experience I havegained throughout my career inbusiness, coupled with my Masterof Business Administration degree,has prepared me to lead the City ofEl Centro through the challengingtimes that lie ahead. My promiseslie in my ability to be committed,dedicated, willing to listen andready to work. If you are ready for aleader with honesty, integrity, andtransparency, then vote for me,Sylvia Marroquin on Nov. 3.

Name: Martha Cardenas-SinghAge: 52City of residence: El Centro, Ca92243 Family (optional): Spouse, EdwardSingh, married for 31 years; andtwo grown daughters and sons-in-law, Kendra and Raul Ochoa, andKayla and Guillermo Hernandez;two grandchildren, Kali, 5, andJordan, 1. Parents Abelardo andEnedina Cardenas. Current employment: University of

California, San Diego, assistantdirector, California StudentOpportunities and Access Programs(CalSOAP)Other affiliations/membership/board positions: While working as a communityadvocate, I have nurtured a deepcommitment to social, environmen-tal, and economic justice. I proudlyserve as president of MANA deImperial Valley which is a chapterof the MANA National LatinaOrganization, which providesLatinas with leadership develop-ment, promotes higher educationopportunities, community service tounderserved populations and advo-cacy. As the treasurer for ARCImperial Valley, we assist individu-als with intellectual challenges toachieve their potential through jobtraining, case management andemployment. As vice president ofSoroptimist International of ElCentro, we provide opportunities toimprove the lives of women andgirls with access to education and

training they need to achieve eco-nomic empowerment. In responseto the COVID-19 pandemic, Ibecame treasurer for VoNeighborhood, which is a nonprofitorganization that provides a Meals-to-Heal program to assist COVID-19 patients with meals while recov-ery at home in isolation to reducethe spread of COVID-19. I havebeen an advocate for five years onproviding education and preventioninformation on human traffickingand the sexual exploitation of chil-dren.Education: A.A., social science,B.A., social science, and M.A. mar-riage and family therapy Reasons for running and topissues:

I am a proud third-generationresident of El Centro and I seek toserve you on the council. I havewitnessed its history with all its suc-cesses. I view El Centro and itsresources as an opportunity to pro-mote public health, affordable hous-ing, and pathways to higher educa-

tion and employment. My leader-ship style is to solve problemsthrough a respectful and collabora-tive effort. In the midst of this pan-demic, I offer proven leadership,innovation, and commitment. Ifelected, I will take immediate actionto improve unemployment andunder-employment rates, economicdevelopment, homelessness, andaccess to healthcare services.

City government needs to betransparent and inclusive. I’m rec-ognized throughout the communityfor my passionate activism andinvestment into our youth. As theAssistant Director for theUniversity of California San Diego-California Student Opportunitiesand Access program, I have had theopportunity to encourage all stu-dents to access a higher educationand/or a career technical pathway.I’m community minded and able tobring regional stakeholders toaddress regional issues. I have astrong work ethics, respected as atransformation leader, and built

trust within my community to lis-tening and addressing unmet needs.I have a heart too for underservedpopulations and building equity forour community. My three prioritiesare economic recovery, engagementof state and federal resources toaddress the injustice related toaffordable housing, adequatehealthcare, and quality of lifeamenities. My upmost priority ifelected is to address the publichealth and economic health of ourcity. Equally important is the priori-ty to re-open businesses by leverag-ing state and federal monies andresources. As a City Council mem-ber my commitment is to support,re-open, recover and grow business-es.

I offer my values, experience,and commitment in keeping themomentum for progress for the res-idents of El Centro. I’m ready to lis-ten, serve and lead.

Name: Efrain SilvaAge: 61City of residence: El CentroCurrent employment: Dean of

Economic and WorkforceDevelopment, Imperial ValleyCollegePolitical experience: Two terms,trustee El Centro ElementarySchool District; two terms, trusteeCentral Union High School District;three terms council member city ofEl Centro. El Centro mayor 2011,2015, 2020.Employment history (last 10years): Dean of Economic andWorkforce Development, ImperialValley CollegeO t h e raffiliations/memberships/boardpositions: Board of directors: ElCentro Regional Medical Center;Imperial Valley EconomicDevelopment Corp.; Imperial

County Workforce DevelopmentBoard; founding member ImperialValley Regional OccupationalProgram Community Foundation. Education: A.S., Imperial ValleyCollege; B.A., San Diego StateUniversity; MBA, NorthernArizona UniversityReasons for running and topissues:

I am seeking re-election to theEl Centro City Council because Ihave a vested interest in the futureof El Centro. I plan to retire and livethe rest of my days in El Centro. Mychildren graduated from SouthwestHigh School and now my grandchil-dren are also attending El Centroschools. I want to continue improv-ing the quality of life not only for

my grandchildren but every childand every resident of El Centro. Iam an immigrant to this beautifulcountry. As a former English learn-er and farm worker, I understandand lived many of the same strug-gles our residents face. I would notbe a dean at IVC or the mayor of ElCentro if it were not for opportuni-ties given to me by other people andorganizations. My mission in life isto give back.

My experience and tenure as anelected official for 27 years, 13years on the City Council, and threeterms as your mayor, have given mea solid understanding of the intrica-cies of government and how to getthings done. The recovery roadfrom the COVID pandemic will be

challenging from personal and eco-nomic perspectives. Businesses willneed the support of the city to facethese struggles. The development ofthe strategic plan 2040 will requirea vision for the future of El Centro.There are several phenomenal proj-ects coming to El Centro such as anew police headquarters, a newlibrary, and the development ofSouth Imperial Avenue, which willbecome a thriving commercial dis-trict in the city. I hope that the vot-ers of El Centro bring me back thisNovember so that I can continuewith my mission and be the voice ofour residents. I ask for your supportthis Nov. 3.

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said Alonso-Garza, who is runningfor office for the first time.

The number of women candi-dates vying for elected office incomparison to men (64) thisNovember appears to reflect theiroverall showing in the past threeelection cycles between 2013 and2018, where they typically repre-sented less than one-third thenumber of their male counterparts,according to county Registrar ofVoters data.

The more recent trend hasbeen “over the top” thrilling for ElCentro City Council memberCheryl Viegas-Walker.

“Diversity leads to better deci-sions,” she said. “Women don’tgovern better, we just govern dif-ferently. And the outcomes ofthose decisions, the considerationof issues and ideas, are enhancedwhen we have different points ofview sitting around the table.”

The current crop of womencandidates also provides Viegas-Walker with hope that, eventually,one will attain a seat on the coun-ty Board of Supervisors, whichhas historically remained elusivefor women candidates.

In 2016, she had an unsuccess-ful bid for such a seat, and notedthat in the county’s 100-plus yearsof existence, only two womenhave served as supervisors.

“I have to hope that womenbeing represented in greater num-bers on school boards and councilswill lead to other opportunitiesboth at the county level andstatewide and beyond,” Viegas-Walker said.

Calexico City Council candi-date Gloria Guadalupe Romo saidshe considers being a woman anasset when it comes to running forand holding public office.

As someone who has broughta specialization in finances to hercurrent elected position ofHeffernan Memorial HealthcareDistrict director, she said she hasan innate understanding of equity.

“Although (the number ofwomen candidates) is significant,it is not enough,” Romo, who tookpart in Sunday’s photo shoot, saidin an email. “Gender balanceneeds to be reached.”

First-time public office seekerCardenas-Singh said she is also ofthe opinion that the considerable

number of women candidates thisyear should be consideredmomentous and encouragewomen of all ages to become partof the decision-making process.

The El Centro council candi-date said community service andadvocacy have long been a part ofher family’s lives, and her careerin the education field and candida-cy are an extension of that. Win orlose come Election Day,Cardenas-Singh said that samelevel of commitment and dedica-tion to community can be expect-ed to continue.

“We’ll continue to do thisgood work, whether it’s campaignseason or not,” she said.

Similarly, Laura Goodsell,Holtville resident and ImperialCounty Office of Education Boardof Trustees candidate, said her bidfor public office is an extension ofher longtime community engage-

ment and advocacy.Though Goodsell did not take

part in the Oct. 4 photo shoot, shesaid she has since come to realizethe significant number of womencandidates seeking public officenext month.

Admittedly, Goodsell said,gender hardly factored into herdecision to seek public office thisyear, nor in the past when she suc-cessfully was elected as aHoltville Unified School Districtboard trustee.

“I just considered myselfsomeone who wanted to make adifference and who thought I hadthe talent and skills to do it,”Goodsell said.

Local candidates Yulil Alonso-Garza (foreground), Maria LauraPeinado (middle), and Martha Cardenas-Singh (rear), whoarranged for a photo session with 19 of 34 women political candi-dates, are shown in this selfie-style photo. PHOTO COURTESY OFELLIE BURGUENO

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Name: JB HambyAge: 24City of residence: El CentroCurrent employment: Family farming,biotechPolitical experience: Office of U.S. Sen. BenSasse, United States Senate page (nominatedby U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer)Employment history (last 10 years): UberTechnologies (San Francisco headquarters),U.S. Senate pageOther affiliations/memberships/board posi-tions: Imperial County Historical SocietyEducation:Stanford University, B.A.Arizona Water Law Continuing Legal

Education, Scottsdale, Ariz.Colorado River Water Users AssociationAnnual Conference, Las VegasColorado Water Congress Summer Conference,Steamboat Springs, Colo.Colorado Water Conservation Board DemandManagement Hearing, Grand Junction, Colo.Getches-Wilkinson 2007 Colorado RiverInterim Guidelines Conference, Boulder, Colo.Arizona Department of Water ResourcesHearing on Proposed Transfer of GSC FarmLLC’s Colorado River Water Entitlement to theTown of Queen Creek, YumaInternational Boundary and Water CommissionDrought Contingency Plan Impacts on YumaCounty Agriculture, YumaInternational Boundary and Water CommissionNew River Water Quality, CalexicoLaw of the Colorado River Continuing LegalEducation, ScottsdaleLincoln Land Institute Colorado RiverJournalist Forum, PhoenixNative American Rights Fund Indian ReservedWater Rights Claims Symposium, FunnerNew Mexico Water Law Continuing LegalEducation, Santa Fe, N.M.Pacific Institute Salton Sea Summit, PalmDesertSan Diego County Water Authority CitizensWater Academy, San DiegoState Water ResourcesControl Board Salton Sea

Hearing, SacramentoTribal Water Law, Continuing Legal Education,ScottsdaleUpper Basin Drought Contingency PlanDemand Management Workshop, Salt LakeCityUrban Water Institute Annual Conference, SanDiegoWater Education Foundation Edge of DroughtTour, Central Coast California10X Water Summit, PhoenixAmerican Public Power AssociationGovernance CourseReasons for running and top issues:

In 2026, key agreements governing theColorado River will expire. There is a concert-ed effort across the Colorado River Basin tomove water from rural and marginalized com-munities, including our own, drying them up tobuild thirsty, sprawling growth in big cities.

Imperial Valley has the largest water rightand the most to lose on the Colorado River. It isso critically important that we protect our mostvital resource and that our water stays here —put to use in Imperial Valley for the benefit ofall our people, not monetized for the benefit ofa few or an agency.

The result of this election will permanentlyshape the future of the Imperial Valley,

Colorado River, and American Southwest. Thestakes could not be higher.

I have made three pledges to Division 2voters.

One, honor this Ratepayer ProtectionPledge:

“I, JB Hamby, pledge to the ratepayers ofthe Imperial Irrigation District, that I willOPPOSE any and all efforts to raise powerrates.”

Two, introduce this resolution to protectour water forever with a public vote:

“A two-thirds affirmative vote of the publicshall be required in a general election to author-ize the Imperial Irrigation District to seek, pro-pose, enter into, or otherwise facilitate a volun-tary new or enlarged transfer, sale, lease, com-pensated forbearance, or other generation ofadditional conserved Colorado River water tobe made available for use outside of theImperial Irrigation District water service area.”

Three, demand dignity for public healthand habitat at the Salton Sea and New River by:

Holding California accountable for failingto meet its responsibilities to the Salton Sea– byall means required including declaring a breachof the QSA water transfers if necessary.

Work to require New River water quality

BY ELIZABETH VARIN

El Toro Exports LLC hasrequested that the Imperial CountyBoard of Supervisors vacate itsrecent approval of El Toro’s feedlotexpansion project in Heber, thecounty announced Oct. 2.

El Toro Exports President BillPlourd said the company felt theneed to “push the pause button”after a number of public commentscame after the board approved theexpansion after a public hearingAug. 11.

Heber is “our partner in thisbusiness,” Plourd said when con-tacted by the Calexico Chronicle.“We didn’t feel continuing the liti-gation would serve them properly.”

Three lawsuits were filedagainst the county in lateSeptember to halt the expansion.

The project is not done; rather,the company will look through thenew comments and try to address

any of the issues that it can, Plourdsaid.

It’s been a two-year process toget to this point, so adding a bitmore time to consider these newcomments is in everyone’s bestinterest, he explained.

The whole project is about“improving our business, but doingit in the right way,” Plourd added.

Imperial County Counsel iscurrently reviewing the issue andwill advise the board on the processto administer El Toro’s request,according to a press release fromImperial County sent out the morn-ing of Oct. 2.

Comite Civico Del Valle, theHeber Public Utility District andScaroni Properties each filed peti-tions for writs of mandate againstthe county, calling on the expansionto stop until further environmentalimpacts could be looked into.

Comite Civico Del Valle is anonprofit focused on environmen-tally responsible development and

environmental justice. It filed itswrit Sept. 11.

The Heber Public UtilityDistrict provides water, sewer, solidwaste and parks services in Heber,and whose constituents andratepayers are affected by the proj-ect approval, according to the dis-trict’s writ filed Sept. 14.

Scaroni Properties, owned byLinda Rossi and Steve Scaroni, hasinterest in the case because Scaroniowns and manages land in theimmediate vicinity of the expansionproject. Scaroni Properties alsofiled Sept. 11.

Linda Rossi issued a statementOct. 2, commending the principalsat El Toro Exports for the decisionto vacate the expansion.

“The county of Imperial did nothave the communities (sic) bestinterest in mind when they unani-mously approved this expansion,”reads the statement. “We are notagainst the growth of agriculturalbusiness but feel there is a legal

process that must be followed toensure fair mitigation measures forthe residents of Heber and theneighboring properties surroundinga project of this magnitude with fulltransparency.

“In this case, the county of

Imperial failed to act in the bestinterest of the people they repre-sent, and we hold them accountablefor the approval of this applicationduring COVID stay-at-home ordersand a county lockdown,” continuedthe statement.

On Aug. 11, the ImperialCounty Board of Supervisors voted5-0 to approve an expansion planfor the El Toro Export’s feedlotexpansion after nearly an hour anda half of discussion and debate byagriculture producers and interestedparties.

At that meeting, supervisorsconsidered pushing the issue to alater meeting or even sending theproject back to the Imperial CountyPlanning Commission, before ulti-mately voting to approve a zonechange and mitigated negative dec-laration, which states there will beminimal impacts on the surround-ing environment.


El Toro ‘Pushes Pause’ On Heber Expansion

Bill Plourd, El Toro Exports President

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Name: Ryan Childers Age: 40City of residence: El Centro (lifelong) Family (optional): Wife of 16 years, Allison;son, William (12); daughter, Abigail (9) Current employment: Attorney and owner,Childers and Associates, Attorneys at Law Political experience: El Centro Elementary School District Board ofTrustees (2007-2011) Board President, 2008-2009Central Union High School District Board ofTrustees (2012-Present) Board President, 2015-2016 and 2019-Present Employment history (last 10 years): Childers and Associates, Attorney at Law

(2006-Present) Imperial County District Attorney’s Office Deputy District Attorney/Prosecutor (2004-2006) Other affiliations/memberships/board posi-tions: Member, State Bar of California (2004-Present)Bar Association of Imperial County President (2007-2008)Board Member (2005-2009) Rotary Club of El Centro, Member 2004-PresentPresident- 2012-2013Paul Harris Society Member Paul Harris Award Recipient (seven-time recip-ient) Imperial Valley College Foundation Board ofDirectorsSheriff’s Athletic League Board of DirectorsCalifornia Mid-Winter Fair HeritageFoundation, Founding Member and Vice-President (Past Member)ARC of Imperial Valley Board of Directors(Past Member)El Centro Education Foundation (PastMember)Imperial Masonic Lodge 390, Member - 2008-PresentSunbeam Little League head coach (2013)El Centro Pop Warner head coach (2014-2019)Mock Trial coach (2006)

Mock Trial scoring attorney and judge (2005 -Present)IVROP Dancing with the StarsParticipant (2013) Master of Ceremonies (2018) AWARDS: I.M.A.G.I.N.E. Award Winner - Awarded by theCity of El CentroYoung Professional of the Year - Awarded bythe El Centro Chamber of CommerceImperial Valley Press Reader’s Choice Awardfor Best Legal Services (2019)Lawyers of Distinction Award for Excellence inthe Practice of LawInductee into the Imperial Valley Football Hallof FameEducation: University of San Diego School of Law- 2004 Juris DoctorCalifornia Polytechnic State University (“CalPoly”), San Luis Obispo- 2001 Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Graduatedwith HonorsGraduate of Southwest High School- 1998Reasons for running and top issues:

I am running for the IID Board of Directorsin Division 2 because the IID is one of ourcommunity’s most important institutions andthe issues it faces are complex and of greatimportance to all of us. That is why it is impor-tant we elect leaders with the education, expe-rience, and values to effectively lead the IID. I

believe that my education as an accountant andmy experience as a lawyer, businessman,coach, and three term school board member,makes me uniquely qualified to serve our com-munity as a member of the IID Board ofDirectors.

I was born and raised in the IID division Iam now seeking to represent, and my wife,Allison, and I are proud to be raising our chil-dren, William and Abigail, as fifth-generationValley residents. As a parent and lifelong resi-dent of the Imperial Valley, I have a vestedinterest in fighting for our valley and workingto address the issues that matter most- issueslike preserving and protecting our water rights,keeping power rates low and affordable, attract-ing economic development that will creategood paying jobs, restoring the Salton Sea, anddemanding action on the New River.

In difficult times like these experience mat-ters more than ever. I am the only candidate inthis race who has: a proven track record of suc-cessful service to our community; ever heldelected office and made difficult decisions inthe face of difficult times;held a real jobbeyond an internship; Owned and operated asuccessful business.

I will utilize my experience to bring a freshperspective and energetic leadership to the IIDand I will work to build a more efficient, effec-tive and responsive IID, an IID that is betterable to serve our community, and protect our

Imperial Irrigation Board of Directors, Division 2 Candidates


Public Notice

Imperial County Department of Public Works Request forProposal (RFP)

Design Engineering Services for Aten Road Class I Bicycle PathState Project Number ATPL-5958(118)

County Project No. 6267

The County of Imperial Department of Public Works is requestingresponses from qualified consulting firms to provide the followingservices for the subject State-Only Funded Project:1. Design Engineering Services

The Request for Proposal is available for review and download at theCounty of Imperial Department of Public Works Web site athttps://publicworks.imperialcounty.org/projects-out-to-bid/ underthe section titled "Projects Out to Bid".

Qualified entities along with Disadvantaged Business Enterpriseentities are invited to submit written responses for consideration inaccordance with this Request. These services will be conductedunder a contract with the County of Imperial. All proposals shouldbe submitted before the due date of October 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to:

John A. Gay, P. E.Director of Public Works

County of Imperial, 155 South 11th StreetEl Centro, CA 92243

For additional information regarding this Notice please email LorenaAlvarez, Civil Engineering Technician at [email protected] and Jose Castaneda, Administrative Analyst III, at [email protected] of the County of Imperial Department ofPublic Works.

Legal 8987 Publish: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020

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AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a new telecommuni-cations facility located adjacent to 625 W Canal Street, Calexico,Imperial County, CA at coordinates 32.679513 N, 115.510350 W.The new facility will consist of a 29-foot, 8-inch telecommunication-spole. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regardingthe potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historicproperty may do so by sending comments to: Project 6120008319 -SJ EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403,or via telephone at (267) 581-5651.Legal 6002 Publish: Oct. 8, 2020

AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct the five small-cellpoles with top mounted antennas at 29-feet 8-inches above groundlevel at the following locations in Calexico, Imperial County,California; (Project 6120008168) Adjacent to 709 Blair Avenue.(Project 6120008171) Adjacent to 832 Salvador Guilin Street.(Project 6120008172) Adjacent to 1017 H Fritsch Street. (Project6120008173) Adjacent to 1232 D Hinojosa Avenue. (Project6120008174) Adjacent to 221 W Birch Street. Any interested partywishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the pro-posed facility may have on any historic property may do so by send-ing comments to: Project Number - AMG EBI Consulting, 6876Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (585)815-3290.Legal 6001 Publish: Oct. 8, 2020

AMENDED ORDER TOSHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001591TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: Petitioner (name):Marcelle Kay Mallinger filed apetition with this court for adecree changing names as fol-lows: Present name :Marcelle Kay MallingerProposed name:Marcelle Katherine Mallinger

THE COURT ORDERS thatall persons interested in this mat-ter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition forchange of name should not begranted. Any person objecting tothe name changes describedabove must file a written objec-tion that includes the reasons forthe objection at least two courtdays before the matter is sched-uled to be heard and must appearat the hearing to show cause whythe petition should not be grant-ed. If no written objection istimely filed, the court may grant

the petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: November 30, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 9The address of the court is:Superior Court of California,County of Imperial939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in this county(specify newspaper): CalexicoChronicle, Imperial ValleyWeeklyDate: October 2, 2020L.Brooks Anderholt Judge of the Superior CourtFiled: Superior Court of California,County of Imperial10/02/2020 at 12:10:17 PMBy: Irma De la Rosa, DeputyClerkLegal 6004 Publish: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-529The following person is conduct-ing business as:BE Transport1137 Dogwood Rd. Apt. 58Heber, CA 92249County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Francisco D BermudezMontejano1137 Dogwood Rd. Apt. 58Heber, CA 92249This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant has not commenced totransact business under theFictitious Business Name(s) list-ed above.I, Declare that all of the infor-mation in this statement is true

and correct.Signature: Francisco DBermudez Montejano, OwnerThe filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis State or a Fictitious BusinessName in Violation of the Rightsof another under Federal, State orCommon Law.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September17, 2020.NOTICE: This statement expireson: September 16, 2025. A newstatement must be filed prior tothe expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 6392 Publish: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

Orion Construction Corporation an Equal OpportunityEmployer is requesting sub-bids from all qualified subcontractorsand suppliers including certified DBE firms performing a com-

mercially useful function for referenced project:

Project: Water Treatment Plant Improvements ProjectProject Owner: City of HoltvilleBid Date: Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm DBE Contract Goal:General work description: Project Description: The City of Holtville’s Water Treatment PlantImprovements include the following: Install a shade structure over the clarifier/mix media filters;Replacement of Finish Water Pump Station Motors; Install a baffling system in the 1.5 MG Water StorageTank; Finish water piping alignment to allow the water storage tanksto operate in series; Rehabilitate the 2.4 MG Water Storage Tank with the addition of a CathodicProtection System, TTHM System, and recoat of the tank; Replacement of two emergency standby gen-erators; and Electrical and Controls for Automation.Lead Estimator: Chad OpperPhone: 760.597.9660 Ext.303Fax Quotes to: 760.597.9661

Orion Construction Corporation is requesting quotes from all qualified subcontractors and sup-pliers including certified DBE firms for the following items of work, including but not limited to:Project Sign, Shade Structures, Netting, Tank Coating and Lining, Baffle System, Chlorination ofTanks and Pipeline, Ladders and Vent Screens, Cathodic Protection, Blower and VentilationSystem, Spray and Mixer System, Transfer Pump Motors, Emergency Generator and Electrical.Plans and specifications are available at our office free of charge or online at: http://holtville.ca.gov/section.php?id=74

Please call with general project questions or about working with Orion Construction Corporation. OrionConstruction Corporation intends to work cooperatively with all qualified firms seeking work on thisproject.

Requirements: For any bid proposal submitted on or after March 1, 2015 and any contract for publicwork entered into on or after April 1, 2015, the following registration requirements apply: EverySubcontractor is required to be registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 of the PublicContract Code (“Section 1725.5”).No Contractor or Subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listedin a bid proposal pursuant to Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance ofany contract for public work, unless currently registered to perform public work pursuant to Section1725.5. No bid shall be accepted, nor any subcontract entered into without proof of the Subcontractor’scurrent registration to perform public work pursuant to Section1725.5.

Orion Construction Corporation Orion Construction Corporation is a nonunion company. 100% per-formance and payment bonds may be required for the full amount of subcontract price. Subcontractorsmust possess a current contractor’s license, DIR number, insurance and worker’s compensation coverage,meeting Orion Construction Corporation’s requirements.Orion Construction Corp.2185 La Mirada DriveVista, CA 92081Tel 760.597.9660Fax 760.597.9661Orion Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Notice of Public Hearing

City of Calipatria

October 6, 2020

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the City of Calipatria Planning Commissionat the date, time, and place indicated below. The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear commentsfrom the public regarding the following subject:

The current Zoning Map presents an uncertainty on the existing boundaries within the Downtown Core(DC) and the Eastern City Limits. Certain parcels along the north side of Alamo Street and the south sideof Alexandria Street are shown as commercial in the Official Zoning Map. These parcels may or may nothave been intended to be commercial, but instead were intended to be residential. Section 2.10.020 of theZoning Code allows the Planning Commission to determine such zone boundaries should ambiguity ariseconcerning appropriate classification of a particular use within a zone.

This project is exempt from further environmental review as it is not considered a project under therequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Planning Commission Hearing Date: October 20, 2020Hearing Time: 6:00 PMHearing Location: City of Calipatria City Hall

125 North Park Avenue

If you would like to know more about the proposed project prior to the public hearing, please contactJeorge Galvan, City Planner at (760) 337-3883.Any person desiring to comment on the above project maydo so in writing or may appear in person at the public hearing. Written comments should be directed toCathy Hoff,City Clerk, 125 North Park Avenue, Calipatria, CA 92233 and be delivered prior to the PublicHearing date. Please reference the project name in all written correspondence.

If you plan on attending the public hearing and need a special accommodation because of a sensory ormobility impairment/disability, or have a need for an interpreter, please contact Cathy Hoff, City Clerk, at(760) 348-4141 to arrange for those accommodations to be made.

Legal 6393 Publish: Oct. 8, 2020

Subject:Interpretation of Zoning Boundary

Location:Within the Downtown Core (DC) & Eastern City Limits

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 202010000530The following person(s) is doingbusiness as: Sweatwithannette, 1256 Pepper Dr,El Centro, CA 92243, County ofImperial. Mailing Address: 1256 Pepper Dr, ElMonte, CA 92243

Annette Lynn Benton, 1256 PepperDr, El Centro, CA 92243 This business is conducted by AnIndividual. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed above on07/20/2020/s/ Annette Lynn BentonThis statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Imperial County onSeptember 18, 2020. CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkBy: Elise Puy, Deputy10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20CNS-3392854#CALEXICO CHRONICLELegal 5998

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFile No. 202010000523The following person(s) is doingbusiness as: Dollar General Store #20942, 1112Kloke Rd., Calexico, CA 92231,County of Imperial. Mailing Address: 100 MissionRidge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072Dolgen California LLC, 100 Mission

Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072This business is conducted by ALimited Liability CompanyArticles of Incorporation201033610164. The registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed above on03/22/2020 /s/ John Garratt, CFO This statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Imperial County onSeptember 16, 2020. CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkBy: Victoria Camarillo, Deputy10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22/20CNS-3401079#CALEXICO CHRONICLELegal 5999

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-524The following person is conduct-ing business as:Industrial Resources1167 H.J. Goff Ct.Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Arturo Morales1167 H.J. Goff Ct.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: An

IndividualRegistrant commenced to trans-act business sunder the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed aboveon: December 11, 2013.I, Declare that all of the infor-mation in this statement is trueand correct.Signature: Arturo Morales,OwnerThe filing of this statement doesnot of itself authorize the use inthis State or a Fictitious BusinessName in Violation of the Rights

of another under Federal, State orCommon Law.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September17, 2020.NOTICE: This statement expireson: September 16, 2025. A newstatement must be filed prior tothe expiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5997 Publish: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020

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Re-Release Imperial County Department of Public WorksRequest for Proposal (RFP)

Material Testing Services (Acceptance Testing and IndependentAssurance Program Verification) for:

Clark Road Improvement from Wahl Road to 0.5 mi. N. of SR-98 and from Heber Road to 0.5 mi. N. of Heber Road in

Imperial CountyFederal Project Number STPL 5958(114)

County Project Number 6598

The County of Imperial Department of Public Works is requestingresponses from qualified consulting firms to provide the followingservices for the subject Federally Funded Projects:1. Material Testing Services - Acceptance Testing.2. Material Testing Services - Independent Assurance Testing.

The Request for Proposal is available for review and download at theCounty of Imperial Department of Public Works Web site athttps://publicworks.imperialcounty.org/projects-out-to-bid/ under thesection titled "Projects Out to Bid".

Qualified entities along with Disadvantaged Business Enterpriseentities are invited to submit written responses for consideration inaccordance with this Request. These services will be conductedunder a contract with the County of Imperial. All proposals should besubmitted before the due date of 4:00 p. m. October 20, 2020 to:


c/o Lorena Alvarez, Civil Engineering TechnicianJose Castaneda, Administrative Analyst III

County of Imperial155 South 11th StreetEl Centro, CA 92243


Legal 8986 Publish: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001571TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: Petitioner (name): JesusMartin Cebreros. filed a peti-tion with this court for a decreechanging names as follows: Present name :Jesus Martin CebrerosProposed name:Jesus Martin ArellanoCebreros

THE COURT ORDERS thatall persons interested in this mat-ter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition forchange of name should not begranted. Any person objecting tothe name changes described

above must file a written objec-tion that includes the reasons forthe objection at least two courtdays before the matter is sched-uled to be heard and must appearat the hearing to show cause whythe petition should not be grant-ed. If no written objection istimely filed, the court may grantthe petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: November 16, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 9The address of the court is:Superior Court of California,County of Imperial939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at least

once each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in this county(specify newspaper): HoltvilleTribune/ Calexico ChronicleDate: September 17, 2020L. Brooks AnderholtJudge of the Superior CourtFiled: Superior Court of CaliforniaCounty of Imperial09/17/2020 at 04:51:11By: Michelle Garcia, DeputyClerkLegal 5996Publish: Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020

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and known carcinogens northinto the United States. An agingand broken sewer system inMexico has done little to cleanup the river, and years of promis-es and federal inaction has doneeven less to demand permanentfixes on the Mexican side, wherethe problems originate.

Although the county board isoften quite vocal about condi-tions at the river, talk of thewaterway has been on the mindof the board since local officialswere notified by theInternational Boundary andWater Commission on Sept. 17that Mexicali had issued a noticethat it planned to bypass untreat-ed wastewater into the river thenext day.

On Sept. 25, Vargas issued apress release stating he sent a let-ter to the U.S. State Department,the IBWC, and the U.S.Environmental ProtectionAgency regarding the Sept. 18sewage discharge.

“Not only is the spill unac-ceptable, but the IBWC alsofailed to contact my office toinform me about the spill.Residents in the communitywere issued a formal notice onlyone day before the planned spilloccurred. Clearly, this is notenough time to alert local stake-holders. Moving forward, theIBWC must promptly informcommunities and stakeholdersthat are being directly impactedby these transboundary flows,”Vargas stated in the release.

“The sewage bypass thattook place will further exacer-bate the situation in the NewRiver. This is just another exam-ple of ongoing cross-border pol-lution affecting the borderregion. I have and will continueworking in Congress to ensurethat residents in my district arenot exposed to dangeroussewage flows and wastewater,”he continued.

Vargas's office also sent a let-ter to the Board of Supervisorsupdating them on legislation,including his 2020 bill related toNew River clean-up, accordingto Imperial County

Intergovernmental RelationsDirector Rebecca Terrazas-Baxter.

In late 2019, Kelley andcounty officials sent a list offunding requests to the federalgovernment to deal with pollu-tion at the river, including askingthe IBWC to fund a water treat-ment plant on the U.S. side ofthe border. That request wasturned down.

County officials at the timepredicted such a plant could cost$80 million to $100 million tobuild.

Emergency Declared OverBridge

During the Oct. 6 meeting,the county board also declared alocal emergency because of theForrester Road bridge over theWestside Main Canal. Thebridge itself is OK, but the road-way leading to the bridge isstarting to erode, Public WorksSupervisor John Gay said.

The county set up a detour atthe end of September, and workis already underway to get theroad fixed.

“The goal is to get this bridgeopened by November,” Gaysaid. “I think we can do it.”

A key component of the roadwork will be to move a powerline that is in the vicinity, hesaid. If that line is moved quick-ly, the roadway could bereopened toward the latter partof November.

Eviction MoratoriumExtended

The county board alsomoved toward putting a hold oncommercial property evictionsthrough the end of the year.

The last resolution putting amoratorium on residential andcommercial evictions related toCOVID-19 expired at the end ofSeptember, said Adam Crook,county counsel. The state hastaken action to hold off on resi-dential evictions related to thepandemic, but the county canstill decide on commercial evic-tions.

District 1 Supervisor JesusEscobar said the board needs toweigh the options carefully. It’s

important to help small business-es impacted by COVID-19, butthe board also has to considerreal estate owners who will beimpacted by a moratorium likethis.

“There is no solution,” hesaid. “If we support one, we’renot supporting the other.”

District 5 SupervisorRaymond Castillo added that amoratorium shouldn’t be morethan six to eight months at most.

“You can’t grant a moratori-um indefinitely,” he said. “Youhave to put a time cap on it.”

Escobar recommended mir-roring the state’s timeline andcontinuing the moratorium oncommercial evictions until Jan.1, 2021.

Niland Alley Clean-upThe board also approved an

emergency contract for $40,000to clean up three alleys in

Niland. The project, part of thecounty’s efforts to aid in pre-venting future brush fires,includes clearing overgrownbrush and trash in the alleys thathave the potential to create a dis-aster should fire hit the areaagain, according to a letter to theboard from Gay.

Funds for the project comefrom the county’s facilities man-agement fund.

Mud-Pot EmergencyContinues

In addition, the county boardcontinued its proclamation of alocal emergency for active andpotentially damaging mud potslocated about five miles north-west of Niland.

The geyser, which releaseswater, carbon dioxide and hydro-gen sulfide gases in low concen-trations, has moved slowly in thepast 11 years, but is already

encroaching on the railroad rightof way, impacting Union PacificRailroad tracks. State Highway111 also lies about 210 feet westof the mud pot’s current loca-tion.

The California Departmentof Transportation and UnionPacific Railroad have addressedthe moving mud pots, accordingto the letter to the board fromcounty Office of EmergencyService Coordinator AlfredoEstrada. It is not clear yet whatfurther impacts the local emer-gency declaration will have onthe county budget, as coordinat-ing with the other potentiallyimpacted parties is needed to beable to realize the scope of thefinancial need.

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Torres and Munguia arealleged by the DA’s Office tohave beaten and killed 30-year-old Esparza “on or about Sept.17, (2019).”

The remains of the 30-year-old El Centro man were foundburned beyond recognition in atrash-bin fire by El Centro firecrews around 7:10 a.m. thatmorning behind some businessesnear the railroad tracks on theeast side of El Centro in the 900

block of Second Street near EastHamilton Avenue.

Prosecutors allege in courtdocuments that Torres drove toEsparza’s home, where shepicked him up, took him to anapartment and then picked up co-conspirator Munguia.

Torres then “drove (a) vehicleto (the) railroad tracks,” courtdocuments state, where Esparzawas killed.

Esparza.............from page three

Week of October 5thStudent’s Mental Health (Social-Emotional) During Distance

LearningDuring this pandemic, we have all had to adapt to new standards of interaction

and learning. With this in mind, we have discovered that there are many obstacles dur-ing distance learning. Not to fear because there are different resources available for

parents and students. Joins us as Adrienne Rodriguez, Harmony Rivera, and Dr.Fernandez talk about the different support resources for parent and students that the

school has during this pandemic and throughout the school year.Adrienne Rodriguez

Assistant Principal of Student ServicesHarmony Rivera School Psychologist

Dr. Terry Fernandez, PsyDSchool Psychologist Central Union High School

(442)-265-1525(442)-265-1525

(442)-265-1525(442)-265-1525

Semana del 5 de octubreLa Salud Mental (Socioemocional) del Estudiante Durante el

Aprendizaje a DistanciaDurante esta pandemia, todos hemos tenido que adaptarnos a los nuevos

estándares de interacción y aprendizaje. Con esto en mente, hemos descubier-to que hay muchos obstáculos durante el aprendizaje a distancia. No teman,

porque hay diferentes recursos disponibles para padres y estudiantes.Acompáñenos mientras Magnolia Martínez y Marissa Coronado, nos hablansobre los distintos recursos de apoyo para padres y estudiantes que la escuela

tiene durante esta pandemia y durante el año escolar.Magnolia Martínez

Subdirectora de Southwest High SchoolMarissa Coronado

Psicóloga Escolar Southwest High School

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001596TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: Petitioner (name):Rickey K’Deron Sanders fileda petition with this court for adecree changing names as fol-lows: Present name :Rickey K’Deron SandersProposed name:K’Deron R. Sanders

THE COURT ORDERS thatall persons interested in this mat-ter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition forchange of name should not begranted. Any person objecting tothe name changes describedabove must file a written objec-tion that includes the reasons forthe objection at least two courtdays before the matter is sched-uled to be heard and must appear

at the hearing to show cause whythe petition should not be grant-ed. If no written objection istimely filed, the court may grantthe petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: November 30, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 7The address of the court is:Superior Court of California,County of Imperial939 W. Main Street

El Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at leastonce each week for four succes-sive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in thefollowing newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in this county(specify newspaper): CalexicoChronicle, Imperial ValleyWeeklyDate: October 1, 2020

Jeffrey B. JonesJudge of the Superior CourtFiled: October 1, 2020Superior CourtCounty of ImperialClerk of the CourtBy: Michelle Garcia, DeputyLegal 6003 Publish: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAMEFile No. 20-546The following person(s) has (have)abandoned the use of the followingfictitious business name(s) of:Proeco Solutions2308 M L King St.

Calexico,CA 92231County of ImperialThe fictitious business referred toabove was filed in the office of theImperial County Clerk-Recorder on:January 21, 2015.The full name and residence addressof the person abandoning the use ofthe listed fictitious business name is:

Gines Diez LopezAv. Brasil #78Col. Alamitos Mexicali, B.C., MX 21219Francisco Gerardo Ungson BarrosoAv. Brasil #78Col. AlamitosMexicali, B.C., MX 21219This business conducted by: A

General PartnershipI, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signed: Gines Diez Lopez, PartnerStatement was filed with the ImperialCounty Clerk-Recorder on:September 23, 2020.I hereby certify that the foregoing isa correct copy of the original on file

in my office. Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 6005 Publish: Oct. 8,1 5, 22, 29, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-513The following person is conductingbusiness as:Imperial Carrier Service682 Bahia St.Imperial, CA 92251County of Imperial

Full Name of Registrant:Gregory Mark Cortes682 Bahia St.Imperial, CA 92251This business conducted by:AnIndividualRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:

September 11, 2020.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Gregory Mark CortesThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common

Law.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 11,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:September 10, 2025. A new state-ment must be filed prior to the expi-ration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-

RecorderVictoria Camarillo, DeputyLegal 6387 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15,2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-512The following person is conductingbusiness as:Studio Fit1074 East Cole Rd. Ste. 8Calexico, CA 92231

County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Ivan Olea1212 Sereno Dr.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant commenced to transact

business under the fictitious BusinessName(s) listed above January 6,2014. I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Ivan Olea, OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this State

or a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 10,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:

September 9, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5988 Publish: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-485The following persons are conduct-ing business as:Vo Medical CenterVo Centro Medico222 East Cole Blvd.Calexico, CA 92231

County of ImperialMailing Address:1590 S Imperial Ave.El Centro, CA 92243Full Name of Registrants:Tien Vo Md Inc.1590 S. Imperial Ave.El Centro, CA 92243This business conducted by: A

CorporationArticles of Incorporation: C3442321Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious BusinessName(s) listed above July 1, 2019.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Tien Vo, CEOThe filing of this statement does not

of itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 02,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:

September 1, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5987 Publish: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2020


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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-480The following persons are conduct-ing business as:New Leaf Image Tree Services1249 D Patino St.Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialFull Name of Registrants:Matthew R. Roldan1249 D Patino St.Calexico, CA 92231Gonzalo Roldan1249 D Patino St.Calexico, CA 92231

Gonzalo J Roldan1249 D Patino St.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AGeneral PartnershipRegistrant has not commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Matthew R Roldan,General PartnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of another

under Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 1,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:August 31, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5991 Publish: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-481The following persons are conduct-ing business as:HDZ Loans & Jewelry109 E 2nd St.Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialFull Name of Registrants:HDZ & Associates109 E. 2nd St.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: ACorporation

Articles of Incorporation: C4609876Registrant has not commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Jose Luis Hernandez,PresidentThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial County

Clerk-Recorder on: September 1,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:August 31, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5992 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15,2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-489The following person is conductingbusiness as:SM Income Tax Services1074 E Cole Blvd Sp. 6Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Sandra Montiel1029 Wozencraft St.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: An

IndividualRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:June 26, 2016.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Sandra Montiel, OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState or a Fictitious Business Namein Violation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.

Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 3,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:September 2, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, Deputy Legal 5990 Publish: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENTFile No. 202010000502The following person(s) is doingbusiness as: Dynalectric L.A., 4462Corporate Center Dr., LosAlamitos, CA 90720, County ofOrange. KDC Inc., 4462 CorporateCenter Dr., Los Alamitos, CA

90720Articles of Incorporation:C0770706This business is conducted by ACorporation. The registrant commenced totransact business under the ficti-tious business name or nameslisted above on 08/01/2020 /s/ R Kevin Matz, Vice President This statement was filed with the

County Clerk of Imperial Countyon September 4, 2020. CHUCK STOREY, County ClerkBy: Elise Puyot, Deputy9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8/20CNS-3398193#CALEXICO CHRONICLELegal 5989

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FORCHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001560TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:Petitioner (name): Silvia PaolaFigueroa Perez filed a petition withthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: Present name :Silvia Paola Figueroa PerezProposed name:Silvia Paola Tuller

THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change ofname should not be granted. Any per-son objecting to the name changesdescribed above must file a writtenobjection that includes the reasonsfor the objection at least two courtdays before the matter is scheduled tobe heard and must appear at the hear-ing to show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the courtmay grant the petition without a hear-ing.NOTICE OF HEARING

Date: November 10, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 7The address of the court is:Superior Court of California, Countyof Imperial939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to Show Causeshall be published at least once eachweek for four successive weeks priorto the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in thiscounty (specify newspaper):Calexico Chronicle/Imperial ValleyWeeklyDate: September 14, 2020Jeffrey B. JonesJudge of the Superior CourtFiled: September 14, 2020Superior CourtCounty of ImperialClerk of the CourtBy: Joselyn Pradis, DeputyLegal 6388 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-491The following person is conductingbusiness as:HG New Land Business1130 Obeliscos Ave.Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Alfredo Herrera Mesina1130 Obeliscos Ave.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant has not commenced totransact business under theFictitious Business Name(s) listedabove.I, Declare that all of the informa-tion in this statement is true andcorrect.

Signature: Alfredo Herrera Mesina,OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState or a Fictitious Business Namein Violation of the Rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 4,2020.NOTICE: This statement expireson: September 3, 2025. A newstatement must be filed prior to theexpiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5994 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15,2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-545The following person is conductingbusiness as:Vision Marketing Services722 S Imperial Ave. Ste. 3Calexico, CA 92231County of ImperialFull Name of Registrant:Luis Arnoldo Cabada1949 Coolidge Ct.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant commenced to transactbusiness under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above on:2015I, Declare that all of the informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.Signature: Luis Arnoldo Cabada,

OwnerThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in thisState or a Fictitious Business Namein Violation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 23,2020.NOTICE: This statement expireson: September 22, 2025. A newstatement must be filed prior to theexpiration date.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 6000 Publish: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020

SECOND AMENDED NOTICEOF PETITION TO ADMINISTERESTATE OF:Alvie Lee WintersCASE NUMBER: EPR000767To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors,contingent creditors, and personswho may otherwise be interested inthe will or estate, or both, of: AlvieLee Winters aka Alvie WintersA Petition for Probate has been filedby: Karren Gonzales in the SuperiorCourt of California, County of:IMPERIALThe Petition for Probate requests thatKarren Gonzales be appointed aspersonal representative to administerthe estate of the decedent.The petition requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representative totake many actions without obtaining

court approval. Before taking certainvery important actions, however, thepersonal representative will berequired to give notice to interestedpersons unless they have waivednotice or consented to the proposedaction.) The independent administra-tion authority will be granted unlessan interested person files an objec-tion to the petition and shows goodcause why the court should not grantthe authority.A hearing on the petition will beheld in this court as follows:Date: October 8, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept. 7Address of court:Superior Court of California, County of Imperial939 West Main Street El Centro, CA 92243If you object to the granting of thepetition, you should appear at the

hearing and state your objections orfile written objections with the courtbefore the hearing. Your appearancemay be in person or by your attorney.If you are a creditor or a contin-gent creditor of the decedent, youmust file your claim with the courtand mail a copy to the personal rep-resentative appointed by the courtwithin the later of either (1) fourmonths from the date of firstissuance of letters to a general per-sonal representative, as defined insection 58(b) of the CaliforniaProbate Code, or (2) 60 days fromthe date of mailing or personal deliv-

ery to you of a notice under section9052 of the California Probate Code.Other California statutes and legalauthority may affect your rights asa creditor. You may want to consultwith an attorney knowledgeable inCalifornia law.You may examine the file kept bythe court. If you are a person inter-ested in the estate, you may file withthe court a Request for SpecialNotice (form DE-154) of the filing ofan inventory and appraisal of estateassets or of any petition or account asprovided in Probate Code section1250. A Request for Special Notice

form is available from the courtclerk.Attorney for petitioner:Law Offices of Thomas W. Storey,APLC222 South 8th StreetEl Centro, CA 92243760-352-1311Filed: September 17, 2020Superior CourtCounty of ImperialClerk of the Court By Astridd Weirner, DeputyLegal 6390 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2020


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NOTICE OF PETITION TOADMINISTER ESTATE OF:Federico Rene HernandezCASE NUMBER: EPR000789To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi-tors, contingent creditors, andpersons who may otherwise beinterested in the will or estate, orboth, of: Federico R.Hernandez, FedericoHernandezA Petition for Probate has beenfiled by: Carolina M.Hernandez in the Superior Courtof California, County of: IMPE-RIALThe Petition for Probate requeststhat Carolina M. Hernandez beappointed as personal representa-tive to administer the estate of thedecedent.The petition requests the dece-

dent;s will and codicils, if any, beadmitted to probate. The will andany codicils are available forexamination in the file kept bythe court.The petition requests authority toadminister the estate under theIndependent Administration ofEstates Act. (This authority willallow the personal representativeto take many actions withoutobtaining court approval. Beforetaking certain very importantactions, however, the personalrepresentative will be required togive notice to interested personsunless they have waived notice orconsented to the proposedaction.) The independent admin-istration authority will be grantedunless an interested person filesan objection to the petition and

shows good cause why the courtshould not grant the authority.A hearing on the petition willbe held in this court as follows:Date: November 6, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept. 9Address of court:Superior Court of California, County of Imperial939 West Main Street El Centro, CA 92243If you object to the granting ofthe petition, you should appear atthe hearing and state your objec-tions or file written objectionswith the court before the hearing.Your appearance may be in per-son or by your attorney.If you are a creditor or a con-tingent creditor of the dece-dent, you must file your claim

with the court and mail a copy tothe personal representativeappointed by the court within thelater of either (1) four monthsfrom the date of first issuance ofletters to a general personal rep-resentative, as defined in section58(b) of the California ProbateCode, or (2) 60 days from thedate of mailing or personal deliv-ery to you of a notice under sec-tion 9052 of the CaliforniaProbate Code.Other California statutes andlegal authority may affect yourrights as a creditor. You maywant to consult with an attor-ney knowledgeable inCalifornia law.You may examine the file keptby the court. If you are a personinterested in the estate, you may

file with the court a Request forSpecial Notice (form DE-154) ofthe filing of an inventory andappraisal of estate assets or ofany petition or account as provid-ed in Probate Code section 1250.A Request for Special Noticeform is available from the courtclerk.Attorney for petitioner:Mandie Bullock, Esq.2560 Alpine Blvd. Suite 1Alpine, CA 91901619-507-8024Filed: Superior CourtCounty of Imperial Clerk of the CourtBy , DeputyLegal 6391Publish: Oct. 8, 15, 22, 2020

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-477The following persons are conduct-ing business as:HDZ Loans & Jewelry560 W. Main St.El Centro, CA 92243County of ImperialFull Name of Registrants:HDZ & Associates109 E. 2nd St.Calexico, CA 92231This business conducted by: ACorporationArticles of Incorporation: C4609876Registrant has not commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Jose Luis Hernandez,

PresidentThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 1,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:August 31, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 5993 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15,2020

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAMECASE NUMBER: ECU001566TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: Petitioner (name): MartinMorales Jr. filed a petition withthis court for a decree changingnames as follows: Present name :Martin Morales Jr.Proposed name:Julius Martin Morales Jr.

THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause,if any, why the petition for changeof name should not be granted.Any person objecting to the namechanges described above must file

a written objection that includesthe reasons for the objection atleast two court days before thematter is scheduled to be heard andmust appear at the hearing to showcause why the petition should notbe granted. If no written objectionis timely filed, the court may grantthe petition without a hearing.NOTICE OF HEARINGDate: November 17, 2020Time: 8:30 a.m.Dept.: 7The address of the court is:Superior Court of California,County of Imperial939 W. Main StreetEl Centro, CA 92243A copy of this Order to ShowCause shall be published at least

once each week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hear-ing on the petition in the followingnewspaper of general circulation,printed in this county (specifynewspaper): CalexicoChronicle/Imperial Valley WeeklyDate: September 17, 2020Jeffrey B. JonesJudge of the Superior CourtFiled: September 17, 2020Superior CourtCounty of ImperialClerk of the CourtBy: Joselyn Pradis, DeputyLegal 6389 Publish: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15,2020

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Imperial County Department of Public Works Request forProposal (RFP)

Design Engineering Services for Sidewalk Improvements onHeffernan Avenue from 11th Street to 14th Street

State Project Number ATPSB1L-5958(117)County Project No. 6516

The County of Imperial Department of Public Works is requestingresponses from qualified consulting firms to provide the followingservices for the subject State-Only Funded Projects:1. Design Engineering Services

The Request for Proposal is available for review and download at theCounty of Imperial Department of Public Works Web site athttps://publicworks.imperialcounty.org/projects-out-to-bid/ under thesection titled "Projects Out to Bid".

Qualified entities along with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise enti-ties are invited to submit written responses for consideration in accor-dance with this Request. These services will be conducted under acontract with the County of Imperial. All proposals should be sub-mitted before the due date of October 23, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. to:


County of Imperial, 155 South 11th StreetEl Centro, CA 92243



FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENTFILE NO.: 20-503The following person is conductingbusiness as:Kawaii Dragons2630 Thomas Dr. #1404El Centro, CA 92243County of ImperialMailing Address:1802 N Imperial Ave. Ste. D #168El Centro, CA 92243Full Name of Registrant:Denisse Morales2630 Thomas Dr. #1404

El Centro, CA 92243This business conducted by: AnIndividualRegistrant has not commenced totransact business under the FictitiousBusiness Name(s) listed above.I, Declare that all of the informationin this statement is true and correct.Signature: Denisse Morales, FounderThe filing of this statement does notof itself authorize the use in this Stateor a Fictitious Business Name inViolation of the Rights of anotherunder Federal, State or CommonLaw.

Filed with the Imperial CountyClerk-Recorder on: September 4,2020.NOTICE: This statement expires on:September 3, 2025. A new statementmust be filed prior to the expirationdate.Chuck Storey/County Clerk-RecorderElise Puyot, DeputyLegal 6368 Publish: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 2020


CITY OF IMPERIAL

NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS

CLASS I AND CLASS II BIKE FACILITY ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF ATENBOULEVARD FROM DOGWOOD ROAD TO PUERTO VALLARTA AVENUE

BID NO. 2020-08

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Imperial, as CITY, invitessealed bids for the above stated project and will receive such bids in the offices of the City Clerkat 420 S. Imperial Avenue, Imperial, California 92251 up to the hour of 3:00 P.M. Tuesday,November 03, 2020, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bid sum-mary will then be prepared and posted.

A Pre-Bid meeting will be conducted at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21, 2020at the Community Development Department of the City of Imperial located at 400 SouthImperial Avenue, Suite 101, Imperial, California 92251 to be followed by a Field Walkthroughat the project site.

The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, tools, labor andincidentals as required by the contract documents for demolition of existing AC Pavement andthe installation of new Free-Standing Curb, AC Pavement, Class II Base, Striping and Signage,Street Lights, Landscaping and Irrigation Lines and the Preparation and Implementation ofTraffic Control Plans.

The scope of work also includes, prior to the start of construction, the coordinationbetween the City of Imperial and the Contractor for the compliance and implementation of theProject Environmental Conditions listed on Appendix E. Testing and Studies called for shall bepaid by City.

Asphalt and concrete demolition debris shall be recycled or diverted as required by the City'sC&D Ordinance.

A CD containing the Bid Package is available at the Community DevelopmentDepartment of the City of Imperial located at 400 South Imperial Avenue, Suite 101, Imperial,California 92251 upon payment of a $85.00 non-refundable fee ($100.00 if mailed). Only thosefirms who have purchased the bid documents will be provided any addendums that may beissued for this project prior to the bid opening date.

Any contract entered into pursuant to this notice will incorporate the provisions of State LaborCode of the State of California. Compliance with the higher State prevailing rates of wages andapprenticeship employment standards established by the State director of Industrial Relationswill be required. Affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment practiceson the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion will also be required.

This project has a specific contract Disadvantaged Businesses Enterprises (DBE) Contract Goalof 15.0%, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each tradeon all construction work in the covered areas.

Said DBE Goal is applicable to all contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federallyfunded or assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction workin a geographical area outside of the covered area, it shall apply to the goals established for suchgeographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, theContractor also is subject to the goals for both its Federally involved and non-Federally involvedconstruction.

The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246 and the regulations in 41 CFR Part60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmativeaction obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts tomeet the goals established for the geographical area where the contract resulting from the solic-itation is to be performed. The hours of minority and female employment and training must besubstantially uniform through the duration of the contract, and in each trade, and the Contractorshall make a good faith effort to employ women and minority individuals evenly on each of itsprojects.

The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from contractor to contractor or fromproject to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation ofthe contract, the Executive Order, and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4. Compliance withthe goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

Each bid must be accompanied by a guaranty of cash, certified check, cashier's check or bidbond made payable to the City of Imperial for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) ofthe bid. Such guaranty to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fails toenter the contract. All guaranties to be returned after the contract is awarded.

In conformance with the State of California Public Contract Code Section 22300, the contractormay substitute securities for any funds withheld by the City to ensure performance under thecontract.

.At request and expense of the contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld shall bedeposited with the City or with a State or Federally chartered bank as the escrow agent who shallpay such funds to the contractor upon notification by the City of contractor's satisfactory com-pletion of contract.

The type of securities deposited and the method of release shall be approved by the CityAttorney's office.

As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area"is in the City of Imperial in Imperial County, State of California.

The contract documents call for monthly payments based upon the engineer's estimate of thework completed. The City of Imperial will retain five (5) percent of each progress payment assecurity for completion of the balance of the work. At the request and expense of the successfulbidder, the City will pay the amounts so retained upon compliance with the requirements ofPublic Contract Code Section 22300 and the provisions of the contract documents pertaining toSubstitution of Securities.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free "hotline" service toreport bid rigging activities. Bid rigging activities can be reported Mondays through Fridays,between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., eastern time, telephone no. 1-800-424-9071. Anyone withknowledge of possible bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities should use the"hotline" to report these activities. The "hotline" is part of the DOT's continuing effort to identi-fy and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direc-tion of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially and calleranonymity will be respected.

Bids must be prepared on the approved proposal forms in conformance with the Instructions toBidders and submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked on the outside;

ATTN: CITY CLERK: SEALED BID FOR:

CLASS I AND CLASS II BIKE FACILITY ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF ATENBOULEVARD FROM DOGWOOD ROAD TO PUERTO VALLARTA AVENUE

BID NO. 2020-08

The Proposal should be delivered no later than 3:00 P.M. Tuesday November 03, 2020,addressed as follows:

City of Imperial • Community Development Department • Engineering Division420 S. Imperial Avenue, Imperial, CA 92251

Questions concerning the proposal should be directed to Jesus Villegas, Project Manager, with theCity of Imperial at (760) 355-3840 or via email: [email protected]. Questions shouldbe received no later than 4:00 P.M. Monday October 26, 2020.

Clarification desired by a proposer shall be requested in writing with sufficient time to allow fora response prior to the date RFPs are due. Oral explanation or instructions shall not be consid-ered binding on behalf of the City.

Any modifications to this solicitation will be issued by the City as a written addendum.

The City will not consider proposals received after the specified time and date.

This RFP does not commit the City of Imperial to award a contract or pay any costs associatedwith the preparation of a Proposal.

The City of Imperial reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to award each item separately,delete portions of the work, and/or waive any informality on any bid. No bid may be withdrawnfor 60 days after the time set for the opening thereof.

Failure by the successful bidder to enter into a contract with the City or to deliver goods and/orservices in accordance with the bid may result in a declaration by the City that the bidder is nota responsible bidder, and elimination from consideration in future bidding.

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works proj-ect (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of IndustrialRelations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirementfor bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1 (a)]. No contractor or subcontractor maybe awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1,2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sec-tion 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Departmentof Industrial Relations. Any bid submitted by a contractor or subcontractor not properly licensedand not registered with the Department of Industrial Relations shall be considered non-responsiveand will be rejected.

At the time of contract award, the prime contractor shall possess a Class "A" contractor's licenseand/or any combination of "C" specialty contractor's license(s) sufficient to perform the work.

Dated this ______________day of ___________, 2020.

By: ___________________________

Debra Jackson - City Clerk

City of Imperial420 S. Imperial AvenueImperial, CA 92251(760) 355-4373

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