A Chino Hills man who for the last several years has been acting as a propagandist for the People’s Republic of China was arrested by FBI agents yesterday on federal charges that allege he acted as an unregistered agent of a foreign country.
Yaoning “Mike” Sun, 64, was arrested without incident and made an appearance in United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles Thursday at which the charges against him were read.
There is reason to suspect or otherwise believe that Sun was involved in efforts to promote the political careers of Chinese nationals who have emigrated to the United States and become naturalized citizens as part of a plot to infiltrate differing levels of American government with operatives loyal to Communist China.
According to federal prosecutors, Sun was employed as an agent of the People’s Republic of China while he was known to have been serving as the campaign manager for a person identified in court papers as a Southern California city council candidate who was elected in 2022, an individual provisionally identified by the Sentinel as Arcadia City Councilwoman Eileen Wang. It appears, but was not confirmed by federal authorities, that he was active in promoting the candidacies of other Chinese-American candidates for local office in the region.
Documents, some of which were redacted, provided with a criminal complaint filed Tuesday and unsealed Thursday morning offer a somewhat elliptical, discontinuous and incomplete narrative with regard to Sun’s activities. Based upon those documents, it was Sun’s association with another Chinese national in the United States, Chen Jun, which brought him under the scrutiny of federal authorities. Chen’s activities, many of them on the East Coast, on behalf of the People’s Republic of China resulted in his being sentenced to federal prison in November for acting as an illegal agent of the Communist Chinese government, including closely monitoring and interfering with U.S.-based congregations of the Falun Gong religious sect. The Communist regime in China has outlawed the worshiping practices of Falun Gong on Mainland China, and there is concern among Chinese leaders that the Falun Gong movement represents a long-term seditious threat to the Chinese government. Continue reading →

With the confirmation of the November 5 election results, a former member of the Needles City Council was reinstalled on that panel amid a few other subtle personnel changes on city commissions.
The rollover of three members of the council and appointments to city commissions took place on December 10 at the El Garces public house.
Re-elected in November were Mayor Janet Jernigan and council members Tona Belt and Ellen Campbell. Zachery Longacre, who was on the council previously, from 2018 to 2022, was returned to the council by the city’s voters. All four were sworn in by interim City Clerk Candace Clark, who has taken on that role in the aftermath of the unexpected death in October of longtime City Clerk Dale Jones.
Councilwoman Kirsten Merritt was previously serving in the capacity of Mayor Pro Tem. She did not seek reelection. As a result, Longacre replaced her on December 10. The council, by a 5-to-1 votes elevated Campbell to mayor pro tem.
David Kearnes was appointed and Jon McNeil reappointed to the public utilities board. Kearnes was brought in to replace Steven Moffett.
Joe Payson was appointed to a full term on the planning commission expiring in 2028 and Owen Long was appointed to complete the term of Planning Commissioner Bob Rath, who is leaving midterm. Long will remain in place until the end of 2026. The council by a vote of 4-to-2, with Longbrake and Councilwoman JoAnn Pogue dissenting, previously rejected appointing former Chamber of Commerce Director Wayne Colburn to the position captured by Long.

Kenneth Kloepfer, infamously celebrated as the Rancho Cucamonga Justice Center’s ill-tempered judge, has died at the age of 82.
Kloepfer last practiced law in 1997, eight years after he was removed from the bench.
Kenneth Lynn Kloepfer was born on October 13, 1942 in Sacramento, California, the second son of Lynn William and Marguerite nee Fonnesbeck Kloepfer. At that time, his father, who had an illustrious career as an attorney which included work for the United States Department of Agriculture in its field offices and as its solicitor, was the chief attorney for the Sacramento Abstract and Title Company in the state’s capital.
In 1947, Lynn and Marguerite Kloepfer relocated their family to Ontario where he opened up a general law practice. Ken Kloepfer began kindergarten in Ontario later that year. In 1952, when he was in the fifth grade, his father became Ontario City Attorney, a post Lynn Kloepfer held until 1975. In this way, during his formative years, Ken Kloepfer was given a close window on the legal profession and the use of both administrative and municipal authority.
Ken Kloepfer graduated from Chaffey High School in 1960. After graduating from USC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations, obtaining a Juris Doctor degree from USC Law School in 1968 and passing the bar on his first attempt in 1969, he had a private practice in what was then the unincorporated community of Cucamonga, often handling cases at the old Cucamonga Courthouse.
His brother, Robert Kloepfer, later became an attorney.
Ken Kloepfer successfully ran for a San Bernardino County Municipal Court judgeship in 1980 and was sworn into that position on January 5, 1981. Continue reading →

I am writing to address a recent statement made of the San Bernardino Police Officers Association that was reported in your publication.
It has come to my attention that certain claims made of the Association may contain inaccuracies that could mislead the public and affect community trust in law enforcement. These statements have significant implications, and it is essential that the information being disseminated is both accurate and fair. The San Bernardino Police Officers Association has endorsed Rochelle Clayton to become our next City Manager with no promises of a better contract from her office. We have endorsed Rochelle Clayton due to her work ethic and her vision to make our city better. Rochelle Clayton has lived in our city for several years in the past and knows the city better than our previous city managers.
I urge you to consider the implications of these statements and the importance of ensuring that all claims are thoroughly fact-checked before publication. Transparency and accountability are vital in maintaining the integrity of both the Police Officer Association and the media.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I believe it is crucial for our community to have access to reliable information that reflects the truth of the situation.
Jose Loera
President
San Bernardino Police Officer Association

FBN20240010185
The following entity is doing business primarily in San Bernardino County as
MS. SEXY BOSSLADY INDIGO 154 W. FOOTHILL BLVD SUIT A # 345 UPLAND, CA 91786: DEBRA A HUNT
Business Mailing Address: 154 W. FOOTHILL BLVD SUIT A # 345 UPLAND, CA 91786
The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL.
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: AUGUST 15, 2024
By signing, I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime (B&P Code 179130). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes Public Record upon filing.
/s/ DEBRA A HUNT
Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Bernardino on: 11/05/2024
I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office San Bernardino County Clerk By:/Deputy J7527
Notice-This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professions Code).
Published in the San Bernardino County Sentinel on November 29 and December 6, 13 & 20, 2024.

SUMMONS – (CITACION JUDICIAL)
CASE NUMBER (NUMERO DEL CASO) 24PSCV02195
NOTICE TO ASHLEY BUSTAMONTE, AN INDIVIDUAL; AND DOES 1-100, inclusive
(AVISO DEMANDADO):
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
THOMAS ANDREWS, an individual.
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons is served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una repuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entreque una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no le protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar on formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulano que usted puede usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida si secretario de la corta que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corta le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conace a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de referencia a abogados. Si no peude pagar a un a un abogado, es posible que cumpia con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratu de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov), o poniendoso en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación da $10,000 o mas de vaior recibida mediante un aceurdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corta antes de que la corta pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y la direccion de la corte es):
POMONA COURTHOUS SOUTH 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766
The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante es):
JASMINE MOTAZEDI, JM LAW FIRM, APC; 23586 CALABASAS RD., SUITE 204, CALABASAS, CA 91302, (818) 574-8186
DATE (Fecha): 17/08/2024
Clerk (Secretario), by A. GREER
Published in the SBCS Rancho Cucamonga on: 11/29/2024, 12/06/2024, 12/13/2024 & 12/20/2024.

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San Bernardino Acting City Manager Rochelle Clayton this week provisionally rescinded her self-demotion to deputy city manager, as the jockeying for longevity, if not permanence, in the county seat’s two most powerful staff position is intensifying.
Clayton, who was first hired by San Bernardino to serve as deputy city manager in April and was precipitously promoted to interim/acting city manager in May, was on the verge of being promoted into the full-fledged city manager post in October. In November, however, her grip on the reins of control in the city become somewhat more tenuous. This month, two of her most abiding supporters on the city council are leaving as a consequence of the results of this year’s election cycle. Over the next several weeks, moving into early 2025, there will be grounds for suspense as events play out to determine whether Clayton, who has already picked up the support of two of the three incoming council members can secure the backing of the third and can regain the confidence of at least one of the four current members of the council to guarantee that five of the city’s eight elected leaders will entrust her with the administration of the city for the next five to ten years.
Since 2012, the city has employed six city managers, one un-actuated or would-be city manager, and five so-called temporary/stand-in/interim and/or acting city managers. The discontinuity San Bernardino has suffered in its managerial echelon, which is equal to or greater than that of any of the 23 other municipalities in San Bernardino County over the last dozen years, has been compounded with other misfortunes pertaining to its litany of senior staff members. Two of those managers sued the city, with one receiving a $750,000 settlement in addition to her severance for what she claimed was an unjust termination and the other, whose employment with the city was never actuated when he spurned the city’s employment offer, collected an $800,000 settlement when he claimed the city’s failure to keep its job offer to him confidential cost him his job as city manager in Salinas, the city where he was employed when he applied for the San Bernardino job. The city paid out nearly a million dollars more in severance packages when it parted company with three of the other city managers. Continue reading →