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Monserrat Gutierrez crowned as Miss Cardinal 2014-2015
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San Bernardino High School senior Monserrat Gutierrez, 17, during her coronation. She will be serving as Miss Cardinal 2014-2015 and as an ambassador for her campus. By Anthony Victoria
to ongratulations Monserrat Gutierrez, who was crowned San Bernardino High School’s Miss
Cardinal on Saturday September He said this year’s pageant was the 20. most competitive in its short histoThe 17-year-old senior who plans ry. to attend UC Davis next fall to “This was one of the toughest study anesthesiology, beat out some tough competition, according Miss Cardinal on next page to pageant coordinator Jamie Rios.
SBCUSD college fairs provide students with options for post-secondary education
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Brownie Mary Democratic Club receives charter from San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee
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an Bernardino, CA- The San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee officially chartered the Brownie Mary Democratic Club (BMDC) during their August 28th meeting. The San Bernardino County based club is the fifth club to be chartered statewide, and is “looking forward to represent, serve, and work within the Democratic Party while promoting cannabis reform,” said club president William Cioci. “At this time, our primary goal is to help the city of San Bernardino resolve it’s ‘speak easy’ medical cannabis dispensary issues, while educating residents on the benefits of well regulated access points for legitimate patients”. The club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cleopatra hookah lounge, 1050 Kendall dr. San Bernardino 7pm. Visit us online at www.BrownieMary-SB.org or find us on FaceBook for more information.
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Students, parents, and college advisors inside the Indian Springs High School gym during the 24th Annual College Night on September 18. paign that aims to “Make Hope events that aimed to encourage stuHappen” for students at their dents to pursue higher education. school sites. Part of that initiative The U-CAN College Fair held at he San Bernardino Unified is to encourage students in the city School District has to think about attending college. SBCUSD cont. on next page engaged in a new cam- Last week, the district held two
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ediscover San Bernardino! The City of San Bernardino is bringing food trucks and entertainment to the downtown area the Third Thursday of each month! Need to switch up the lunch routine? Try the gourmet food trucks coming to the Court Street Parking Lot at City Hall starting Thursday October 16th. You'll also be able to enjoy the SB Downtown Market @ Court Street Square featuring local farmers and vendors. There's something for everyone so join us for lunch! Each Third Thursday of the month... Starting Thur. Oct. 16, 2014 11:30am-2:30pm San Bernardino City Hall Court St. Parking Lot Between E and D Streets. For more info. email: RediscoverSB@SBCity.org