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a fundraiser in support of redlands pD narcotics K-9 Unit is being held at the taco Shack. chewy, the unit’s german shepherd, is the only drug sniffing dog on the team.
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edlands police are asking the community to help them and their department members take a bite out of
and its 3-year-old German shepcrime -- literally. A fundraiser at The Taco Shack herd, Chewy. in Redlands is going on now The local eatery is at 510 E. State through the end of the month in St. support of the Redlands Police Chewy, cont. on next pg. Department’s Narcotics K-9 Unit
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O YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is set to captivate audiences in Riverside and tickets for the January show are on sale now. The live tour will come to the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, January 24, 2015 at 8 p.m. The tour is a one show only event. Celebrating its 11th season, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’s tour lineup includes the following Top 10 finalists: Bridget Whitman, Casey Askew, Emilio Dosal, Jacque LeWarne, Jessica Richens, Ricky Ubeda, Rudy Abreu, Tanisha Belnap, Valerie Rockey and Zack Everhart. Fall’s hottest ticket will feature this season’s most popular routines, as well as original pieces created specifically for the nationwide tour. The Fox Performing Arts Center is at 3801 Mission Inn Avenue in Riverside. Tickets are available for purchase at the Fox Performing Arts Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, FoxRiversideLive.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. For more information, visit foxriversidelive.com or fox.com/dance.
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Emily Ward gasps upon seeing her new hairstyle after receiving a free haircut at Salon Motif in Redlands mirror admiring her new hair. “It’s what the new school year has in Hair, cont. from front amazing. This was the best summer store for them and Boys and Girls ever.” Club officials are ready and willing Redlands businesses. Gina Shorett, owner and operator to do what they can to help, club ofThe children were able to choose of Salon Motif, said that as an area ficials said. the hairstyle they wished for and stylists worked to perfect their new business it is important to give Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater back, especially when it comes to Redlands-Riverside has sites in look. Redlands, Mentone and San “I love it,” said 11-year-old Emily helping children. “This really boosts their confiBernardino. Ward, of her new look. “I don’t even think my mom is dence,” Shorett said. “It’s a great To learn more, visit begreatie.org. going to recognize me when she’s feeling knowing that they’re excited to start their school year off. sees me.” For Emily, a Hansberger club- Sometimes, it’s the slightest change Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter house member, being in a salon was that can make a big difference.” Thousands of children are returnwith Inland Empire Community a first-time experience. or have returned to the classand can be reached ing Newspapers “It’s classy and it makes me feel room with a refreshed outlook of at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com. classy,” she said, looking in the
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Redlands Police Narcotics K-9 Unit Fundraiser and Community event
Where: The Taco Shack, 510 E. State St. Redlands
When: Aug. 30 at noon
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Chewy, the unit’s german shepherd, is the only drug sniffing dog on the team. A fundraiser at The Taco Shack is being held through Aug. 30 to support him and the program. Chewy, cont. from front
As part of the fundraiser, Taco Shack customers can donate to the K-9 program and will be recognized with their name on the walls of the restaurant. In celebration of the month-long fundraising efforts, a communitywide event with music, games and raffles will be held Aug. 30 beginning at noon at the eatery, with a special appearance by Redlands Police Chief Mark Garcia suiting up as a “chew-y” toy. There’s been an overwhelming
support from the department and the community to help the unit so far, said Officer Patrick Estrada who oversees the department’s narcotics K-9 program. “The donations, no matter the amount, all help,” Estrada said. The goal, he said, is to raise about $5,000. Proceeds from the fundraising efforts will help pay for training, vet visits and other medical and upkeep expenses. The K-9 Unit, Estrada said, is completely supported by private donations. “That’s why every and any amount is appreciated,” he said.
The department began its drugsniffing canine program in 2008 with Radar, a black Labrador mix, and his handler, Redlands Police Officer Dan Figgins. In 2012, Radar was retired due to medical issues, Estrada said. That’s when Chewy came on board, he added. Since December, Chewy has been responsible for the seizure of more than 200 pounds of marijuana, 2.5 pounds of cocaine, several pounds of heroin and methamphetamine and an additional hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit narcotics proceeds.
But Chewy doesn’t just sniff out drugs, he also provides regular service to local schools through a contract with the Redlands Unified School District. “Chewy is truly an asset to the department and the community,” Estrada said. Recently the department received a pledge from an anonymous donor where they would donate up to $2,500 to the police program to match $2,500 in additional donations. The hope is to eventually grow the unit with an additional dog, Estrada said. “It all depends on these donations.”
The Redlands Police Department also accepts direct donations to the Canine program. Contact your tax professional to determine if your donation is tax deductible. Donations may be made out to the City of Redlands, attention Police Canine Fund, tax ID number 956000766. For further information, contact Patrick Estrada at 909-6477872 or by email at pestrada@redlandspolice.org. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter with Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.com.
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Residential care facilities, nursing homes facing renewed calls for reform
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ormer San Bernardino County Deputy Coroner Monika Padilla once said she was interested in trying to do what she could to research concerns about local nursing home abuse. Padilla said she was willing to conduct more autopsies on those who might have died due to questionable circumstances. That was 20 years ago and Padilla was voted out of office shortly after. Further back, the Associated Press reported during Gov. Jerry Brown's first term as governor, that citizen groups were asking him to form a task force to investigate nursing home and residential home conditions. In 1975, the Public Interest Law Center wanted Gov. Brown to look at the profits of nursing homes before allowing the state to allocate them any more money. In 2014, there are currently 16 proposed state measures that could further regulate community care facilities. State Assemblywomen Cheryl Brown (San Bernardino) has authored AB 1899 which would put a lifetime ban on operator's who abandon their assisted living facility. Brown is a member of the Assembly's Aging and Long Term Care Committee. In a email response, Brown wrote that she has voted in favor of other legislation that would protect those residing in residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs). Assemblywomen Brown relayed graphic reports of sexual assaults, severe injuries and at least 28 deaths occurring in RCFE's in San
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Attorney Randy Walton is considered an expert in nursing home operations and has won numerous abuse cases in San Bernardino County.
Diego County. Over the years, Brown said she has been an inhome care provider for several family members. She points out that RCFE's are commonly called assisted living and board and care facilities, ranging in size from six beds to a more formal setting of 100 beds. Brown said full-scale skilled nursing homes are licensed differently than RCFEs. Brown went on to explain that health care facilities in California are regulated by a number of private and public agencies at the federal and state level, who sometimes have overlapping juris-
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Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown has introduced a bill that would increase oversight on owners of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.
dictions. She cited a 2013 report that showed the state department of social services, community care licensing division, ignoring numerous allegations of questionable deaths occurring in RCFE's. Current statistics about long term community health facilities in San Bernardino are hard to find, however the stories are notorious. Well before the recent series of articles about health care abuse published by the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Bernardino Sun published an investigative series by Mark Muckenfuss about the shortcomings of nursing homes. Mucken-
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Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez of Chino has introduced a measure calling for increased supervision of community care facilities.
fuss wrote his articles in the mid1990's about the same time that Monika Padilla was coroner. In 1954, Parade magazine's investigation about nursing homes showed that many patient's were dying from fires due to outdated structures. Others were injured from falling. Parade wrote of patient's lying in beds soaked in urine and the smell that went with it. They found that nursing home operator's took measures to keep patient's sedated "because it's easier that way." In 1954, Parade showed local police making arrests of
those abusing nursing home patient's. Today, the threat of fires at healthcare facilities is minimal. The stench of urine now comes from foley bags dangling from the side of hospital beds. Patient's now seldom lay in urine since nearly everyone is fitted with a catheter. Local police now seldom investigate such abuse. Other than that, some of the same negative descriptions remain from 1954. "It's like the wild west," said attorney Randy Walton. "Whether it happens in a nursing home or residential care facility, neglect is still neglect." Walton has handled about 100 nursing home abuse cases in the past 15 years, with 12 heard in San Bernardino County. His typical case is a fall that could have been prevented. "After falling, the patient doesn't always get the proper attention. A fracture turns into an infection and the patient can die," says Walton, who is based in San Diego. Walton said that nursing home officials act under the jurisdiction of an attending physician. Walton agreed that it's easier to care for a bedridden patient but "chemical restraint" is a major offense. He says that more inspectors are desperately needed to provide more oversight of community health care facilities. "I don't think there's been that much improvement of community care facilities. But in the last 10 years, there are more people watching. I think their conscience has been shocked. People are starting to pay attention. I haven't seen that before."
Words to Think About: A little bit about Sam Snead
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o me, the game of golf is the most fascinating sport there is. It combines the maximum of physical skill and a great amount of mental planning, plus creative thinking. It is a combination of brains and brawn. My favorite senior pro golfers are Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, and Tom Watson, followed by Fred Couples and Phil Mickleson. Among the younger players today, I like Rory, Bubba, Adam, Tiger and Sergio. But my all-time favorite is SAM SNEAD. In my mind he was head and shoulders above all the other golfers in his time or any other time. Samuel Jackson Snead was born on May 27, 1912 in a small townAshwood, Virginia. He died on May 23, 2002-4 days before his 90th birthday. He died of a stroke. Sam’s wife, (Audrey Kames) and he were married in 1940. She died in 1990. They had two sons, Sam
Jr. and Terrence. They also had two grandsons. Sam was always active in sports. During high school, playing football, basketball and running track. In fact, he ran the 100 yard dash in 10 seconds flat. He was in great health most of his life: 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing an average of 185 pounds. In his eighties Sam was so limber he could touch the top of the average door jam with his foot. He was the youngest of five brothers and was inspired to play golf by his oldest sibling. Sam made his first clubs from saplings from the trees. He walked the course in his bare feet and would practice hitting rocks. In fact, when he was having problems with his game, he would often take off his shoes and sox. In one of his Master’s win, that’s what he did. He went barefoot. And won the tournament. Many golfing authorities see him and Ben Hogan as the two greatest golfers of all time. The interesting thing about their competition, Sam beat Ben every time they had a playoff. While his contemporaries do agree he was great, they also agree that he was cantankerous. He was strong willed and always voiced his opinions. He was also humorous. Sam always had a joke and most of the time they were suggestive or downright dirty. Two of my favorite humorous stories, that are
not dirty, are about two other golfers. The first one is about Ben Hogan. Sam challenged the view that Hogan never talked. Sam said, “That’s not true. He always talks to me. He says, ‘Sam, you’re away’.” That means Hogan was closer to the hole than Sam. I really love this one. It concerns a young (25) golfer that was pretty good. He and Sam were playing on a good course-with a side bet-and they came to a 450 yard, dogleg to the right, about 250 yards from the tee. At the turn there was a group of trees about 70 feet tall, and they were out of bounds. Sam says to the young golfer “When I was your age I could hit the ball over those trees onto the green.” Not to be outdone, the golfer tried it himself and it landed right in the middle of the out-of bound trees. Sam laughed uproariously. “Of course, when I was your age those trees were only 10 feet tall.” Sam was 70 years old at the time. Sam became famous for using the word “yipps,” when his putting was bad. It was the shakes. So he started putting like someone playing croquet, straddling the ball. Unfortunately the PGA outlawed the technic. He never wore a golf cap. Only a broad brimmed hat. He never took it off because his hair was gone. Did you know he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II? Perhaps you are questioning my
view that he was the greatest golfer ever. I back up my opinion with these statistics. He played professionally from 1934 until he retired in 1987. A total of 53 years. In that period of time he won 82 PGA sponsored tournaments. He was the winner of 162 professional tournaments. No one is even close to the latter number. Only Tiger may win more PGA tournaments. For several years he was the PGA’s leading money winner. It
should be remembered that he competed the highest ranked players for 50 plus years like Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. A famous statement of his describes him to a tee. “Keep close count of your nickels and dimes, stay away from whiskey and never concede a putt.” Finally, Sam Snead was a great golfer and a penny-pinching hillbilly from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Amen. Selah. So Be It.
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Anniversaries: Women’s Equality Day (August 26) was designated by the U.S. Congress in 1971 at the behest of Democratic New York Congress Representative Bella Abzug. It commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, the Woman Suffrage Amendment, to the U.S. Constitution, which gave U.S. Women full voting rights in 1920. It is the 43rd anniversary of the Day and the 94th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
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Lawsuit: Libreria del Pueblo, Inc. and The California Partnership and former Fontana resident Virginia Macy filed suit in Sacramento on August 12, 2014 challenging the city of Fontana's illegal commitment to pay a $1.5 billion debt to a private developer with County property taxes. According to the suit the City of Fontana, in order to finance the infrastructure development in the Jurupa Hills Area, agreed to pay developer TenNinety, Ltd. 15.5% interest on a principal debt of 174 million, increasing the total debt to $1.5 billion. Fontana then illegally pledged to pay the debt with property tax revenues that would otherwise be used for much needed County services. The suit alleges that the financing structure violates new restrictions imposed on former redevelopment agencies. The plaintiffs have requested a court order preventing Fontana from using property tax revenue to pay the Ten-Ninety's debt. The case is being handled by the Western Center on Law and Poverty in Los Angeles. According to Lynn Martinez, an attorney for the Center, " In 1987, Fontana promised its citizens that it would only spend $135 million to develop Jurupa Hills. It now owes $1.5 billion and that amount is increasing. Fontana is siphoning over a billion dollars away from Fontana residents, many of whom would benefit greatly from the legal use of these tax dollars." Libreria del Pueblo and its’ copetitioners also are represented by
Medicare is celebrating its 48th anniversary. Congress created Medicare under Title XVII of the Social Security Act and is administered by the U.S. Government. Medicare guarantees access to health insurance to Americans 65 and older who have worked and paid into the system. Since it's inception there have been changes to include younger people who have permanent disabilities and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and those who have end stage renal disease.
The Social Security Act was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935 and 2014 marks its 79th anniversary. Social Security evolved as a reaction of the depression poverty rates among seniors of over 50%. The original Social Security Act and the current version due to several amendments provide coverage for the poor as well as dependent children, spouses, survivors and the disabled. By 1937 Social Security cards were issued which became necessary for employment and tax contributions. In 1939 spouses and children were included for coverage and in 1954 the disabled were added. Medicare coverage became part of Social Security in 1965 and ten years later Cost of Living (COLA) was mandated. An increase in retirement age to 66 or 67 happened in 1983 and prisoners were denied Social Security in 2009. Social Security is estimated to keep approximately 20% of all Americans, age 65 or older above the federally defined poverty level.
Parkway. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket and enjoy the movie. Donate a book to the library and have your picture taken with movie characters. Free parking available in Lot D. For information call: Iwona Contreras at 909.537.3447 or icontreras@csusb.edu
Saturday and Sunday, August 30 & 31 - the Downtown Summer Festival will feature live music, food, kid activities. From 1 p.m. To 7 p.m. both days at Court Street Square, San Bernardino. Friday, September 12 - the San Bernardino Black Cultural Foundation Inc. presents the 25th
Views expressed in Opinion & Editorial do not necessarily reflect the views of IECN Annual Black Rose Humanitarian info@artsconnectionnetwork.org and Community Service Awards or call 909.537.5809 Banquet at the National Orange Show Valencia Room, 689 South E Street. The event starts at 6 p.m. Favorite quote: with dinner and program at 7 p.m. "I am sure that everyone of my colleagues - Democrat, RepubliSaturday, September 13 - the can, Independent - agrees with the San Bernardino Arts Connec- statement. That in the voting booth tion presents Arts Connection Every One is equal." Barbara Boxer Conference 2014 with the theme California U.S. Senator of "Professional Practices for Visual and Performing Artists and Administrators". The conference will be held at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 1205 Cul- Gloria Harrison is publisher of tural Center Drive, Rancho the Inland Empire Community Cucamonga from 8:30 a.m. to 4 Newspapers and can be reached p.m. For sponsorship and registra- at gloharrison@me.com information visit: tion
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Our Children Deserve Better Air: Thoughts from a Concerned Mother
I wish to echo the thoughts of Anthony Victoria and provide a little more insight about the air quality in our region with regard to a recent editorial he wrote that appeared in your newspapers. I live in Rialto and work in Rialto’s industrial north side. Just yesterday, the air was so heavy and smoggy that it made it really difficult for me to take a deep breath when I left my office. In fact, it was hard to just breathe in general. It was bad, even for industrial standards. I live less than five miles from
work, and my biggest concern is the well-being of my 9-year old son. He’s an active little boy who likes to run, climb trees and play basketball. However, when he plays basketball at the park, he has to constantly take breaks and catch his breath. And that’s on the days when we can even go to the park. There are those really bad days, like yesterday, when the white haze of smog is right in your face. Those are the days we stay indoors, no matter how badly he wants to go to the park. We get too many of those days where I live.
It’s increasingly difficult to improve education, especially in Southern California. Many undocumented immigrants who don’t speak the language are mixed in with English-speaking students, which slows down any hope for furthering education in a timely manner.
Parenting is important in a child’s formative years and, unfortunately, communication at home is limited due to electronic devices. Students in class are using cellphones to text or find answers to test questions. Teachers are afraid to discipline students because their career
I understand the Jewish and general societal outrage at the Rialto school district Holocaust assignment and its phraseology if it is interpreted as a blatant anti-Semitic program.
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might be in jeopardy pending an investigation. Paying teachers more is not the answer. Tenure should only be given if the teacher has proven that it is deserved. Pamela Franklin, Granada Hills
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gullible and did not do their due diligence, and even voiced antiJewish opinions, the teachers could and should come alongside them and show them the overwhelming, horrific documentation of the concentration camps, gas To me, however, the assignment chambers, incinerators and gold was a valid one in critical thinking tooth fillings. and discernment designed to teach the student about the truth or lies Instead of a knee-jerk, apologetic that exist in the printed word or and self-righteous stance, I think media in general, and not anti-Se- the Rialto school board should stand up to the criticism and say, mitic at all. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 110, Colton, CA 92324 • Office Location: 1809 Commercenter West, San Bernardino, CA “This is exactly what we want. A Letters are printed in the order they are 92408 received and are subject for who clarity. For to theediting students were thoughtful and discerning discusActivities: Thursday, August 28 - California State University, San Bernardino presents the third free summer movie - The Amazing Spider-Man2 on the South Library Lawn: 5500 University
I think it is time for the AQMD to take a real hard look at itself and do everything in its power to ensure that our air is clean enough to breathe without hazard. As Anthony Victoria stated in his editorial, on more than 100 days last year, Southern California FAILED to meet clean air standards. My son and all the children of the Inland Empire deserve better.
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sion of a horrible deed of history, and the Big Lie that tries to rewrite history.”
If we don’t develop these critical thinking skills, how easily citizens can be deceived. (The Bible quotes Jesus, “Even the elect will be deceived.”) Falsehoods and urban legends abound. Our children and grandchildren should be armed and competent to weed out the bogus from the truth. George Chung, Redlands
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25th Annual Black Rose Award Winners Announced
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The Humanitarian of the Year Award winner is Tim Evans, founder of the Unforgettables Foundation.
he San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation is happy to announce the 25th Annual Black Rose, Humanitarian of the Year, and Community Service Awards Banquet. The Black Rose Awards focus is to annually recognize volunteers, organizations, and individuals, regardless of their ethnicity or residency, for their lifetime achievement of doing good things for the local community. “It is important to pay tribute to our local ‘Heroes’ and ‘Sheroes’ who work tirelessly to improve our everyday lives… Each one of our recipients have made a difference in our community and should be acknowledged for their efforts.” said Margaret Hill, Program CoChairperson of the Black Culture Foundation. The Humanitarian of the Year Award winner is Tim Evans,
founder of the Unforgettables Foundation. Tim has been serving African American children and families in churches and children’s hospitals across the United States as a pastor and children’s chaplain for over thirty years. The Unforgettables Foundation was created to assist all families, many of them African Americans, who experienced hardships and lack of funeral funding. A sickle cell patient and a member of Temple Missionary Baptist Church was the first family that Tim assisted in the Inland Empire. The Community Service Award winner is Dwaine Radden, Sr., newly appointed CEO of The PAL Center and PAL Academy High School. He revived a defunct Pop Warner football program and established the California Raiders, a minor league football team in San Bernardino. He has been a com-
munity mentor for athletes for over 22 years. This program provided an opportunity for young men ages 18-30 from different backgrounds to continue their football aspirations while giving back to a community in need of hope. This year, the organization is presenting a Founder’s Award and the recipient is The California Gas Company. They paid for the first Miss Black San Bernardino crown and sash, provided a fundraising calendar for the organization, and paid for all the after parade volunteer luncheons for more than fifteen years, and has been a sponsor since the mid-1980’s. The Gas Company continues to provide scholarships to students in the San Bernardino area. Other long time sponsors being recognized on this silver anniversary are: The City of San Bernardino, Edison International,
never give up. I’m happy to say my team has no room for quitters.” You may contact Fresh Clinic by email at FreshClinic@live.com. shirts. "I have been following Visit the Fresh Clinic website at Luke for a few years as a fan of his art, but now it's cool we are working together," said Martinez. Vicious has made his impression on the fashion industry for the past few years, and designs for Los Angeles brands StampdLA, TISA and JoyRich. As a young veteran in the fashion industry, Vicious is confident in Martinez’s future success. “Paul is a great client to work with, being that his ideas have meaning behind them. It motivates me to do my best, and I see his graphics as works of art that tell a story. These original concepts will always stand out because they can't be bought on a site or duplicated. This makes Fresh Clinic a rare, valuable brand because it keeps fashion traditions alive,” said Vicious. Martinez also works with Amanda Pelaez (www.AmandaSilvia.com), a graphic designer and graduate of Cal State San Bernardino. “I like Amanda’s work because she is able to design the ideas I give her without needing much direction. She is definitely a self starter who does not waste time,” said Martinez. Pelaez is excited about her work with Fresh Clinic. “Working with Paul has always been gratifying. He knows what he wants, and he tells you clearly & concisely. I look forward to the future of Fresh Clinic,” said Pelaez. Martinez is hopeful for the future. He now has a job and is managing his own business. “I learned to create opportunities for myself, instead of waiting for them to come my way. I encourage everyone, especially the youth in our communities, to do the same.” Fresh Clinic’s goal for the community is to provide free fashion shows, fashion events and scholarships to Inland Empire residents. “I want to give our people something to look forward to, to bring hope back into their lives. We all have a long road ahead, but the most important message is to
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he Inland Empire has become a Mecca for the fashion industry. Local residents shop at specialty boutiques, attend fashion shows or begin careers as fashion designers. Paul Martinez, a San Bernardino resident, plans to be a leader in this movement with the launch of his clothing brand, Fresh Clinic (www.FreshClinicLife.com), early next year. Martinez has been obsessed with fashion since his first day of college at UC Riverside. "I remember thinking that if I wanted to make myself presentable to employers in the fashion industry, then I better start taking my clothes more serious," said Martinez. As a new college graduate, Martinez struggled to find a job and fashion internships were competitive. Financial setbacks and the
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economy made Martinez a fashion entrepreneur. Fresh Clinic started as a blog for Martinez to express his love for fashion, but because of the weak job market it’s now become a business. Fresh Clinic combines urban and upscale clothing for a unique take on modern fashion. Martinez embraces what his home, the Inland Empire, can bring to the table. "I believe it is important to buy from local designers, hire local models and work with local professionals. The only way the Inland Empire will be competitive in this industry is if we work together and bridge the gap with professionals in Los Angeles," said Martinez. Martinez works with local graphic designer Luke Vicious (www.LukeVicious.com), of Rialto, to design a collection of
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Arrowhead Credit Union, San Bernardino City Unified School District, Dameron Communications, Derrick Vasquez, Community Hospital of San Bernardino, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Adeola Davies-Aiyeloja. The Black Rose winners are as follows: Arthur & Fredda Davis Foundation, Angela Brantley, Keynasia Buffong, C.O.P.E., Walter Hawkins, Patricia Nelson, and Dr. Gary Thomas. The Awards Banquet will be Friday, September 12, 2014, at the National Orange Show, Valencia Room, 689 South E Street (entrance on Arrowhead Avenue). Social hour is 6 p.m. with dinner and program beginning at 7 p.m. The cost for this event is $60 per person or $600 for a table of ten. Please contact Margaret Hill at (909) 864-3267 or (909) 991-6422 for tickets.
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Colton: First and third Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 650 N. La Cadena Dr. Highland: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 27215 Base Line. No meetings in August. Loma Linda: Second and fourth Tuesday, 7 p.m. (check city Web site as dates are subject to change); 25541 Barton Rd. Redlands: First and third Tuesday, 3 p.m.; 35 Cajon St. Rialto: Second and fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m.; 150 S. Palm Ave. San Bernardino: First and third Monday, 3 p.m.; 300 N. “D” St.
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All seniors, couples and singles, welcome at free dance socials. Opportunity to make new friends and remember music of our youth. Joslyn Senior Center: First and second Tuesday 2 p.m., 21 Grant St., Redlands (909) 798-7550. Redlands Community Center: Every third Friday 2 p.m., 111 Lugonia Ave., Redlands (909) 7987572. Highland Senior Center: Every fourth Tuesday 2 p.m., 3102 E. Highland Ave., Highland (909) 862-8104.
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more information, please call (909) class on Monday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.) Regis887-3472. emocratic Lunch- tration fee is $8 per person for four of lessons. Partners are not eon Club of San weeks required. No dance experience is Bernardino necessary. Walk-in registration is The Democratic Luncheon Club of available at the Redlands CommuSan Bernardino meet at noon on Fri- nity Center or register online at days at Democratic Headquarters, www.cityofredlands.org/classes. 136 Carousel Mall (near the central For additional information, please glass elevator) in San Bernardino. call instructor Joe Sidor at (909) For additional information visit 792-6076. All classes are held at the website www.sbdems.com Redlands Community Center Speaker Schedule: multi-purpose room. 8/22 Rafael Trujillo, Candidate SB Community College District 8/29 DARK for Labor Day Weekend 9/5 Connie Leyva, Candidate California Senate SD-20 Mondays-San Bernardino Farmers Fair and Market Night held at allet Folklorico Perris Hill Park, 1001 East HighCultural Classes land Ave from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information call (909) 844-7731. Mondays 5:30-6:30 5-11yrs, Mondays 6:30-8:30 11-adult. No charge. 951-233-7027. Knights of Columbus, 740 Pennsylvania St., Colton, Ca. August- Town & Counhe Inland Empire tryThrough Toastmasters Club will be startPrime Time ing a 6 week Communication Workshop through August, at: TrinChoraliers Saturdays from 10am-12pm ity Lutheran Church, 2900 N. "E" Come Sing with The Inland Em- St., San Bernardino. The meeting pire Prime Time Choraliers as they will be every Monday at 6:00 pm. begin a new season on Tuesday, The workshop will help individuJanuary 7, 9:00 AM. Rehearsals als improve on their communicaare held each Tuesday Morning. at tion skills. Workbook will be St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 785 provided to participates. Cost No. Arrowhead Ave., San $15.00. Information: (909) 886Bernardino, CA 92401 (corner of 2334. Arrowhead and 8th).
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September 2 & 3- The Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley will be having a fundraiser at the Lazy Dog Cafe (11560 4th Street, Rancho Cucamonga) on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 2nd and 3rd. Visit www.hssbv.org to download and print a flyer or stop by the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley (374 W Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino). When you bring the flyer with you to Lazy Dog Cafe either day between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to midnight 15% of your bill will be donated back to the HSSBV! Feel like bringing along your best friend? Dogs are allowed on the dog friendly patio of Lazy Dog Café! For more information on this fundraiser visits www.hssbv.org or call 909-386-1400 ext. 224.
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Amazon to open fifth distribution center in Redlands
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Amazon plans to open a 700,000-square-foot distribution center in Redlands. The warehouse will bring hundreds of jobs to the area and is part of a plan to create a network that reduces delivery times and improves shipping experience in the Inland Empire.
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he shipping process after clicking “buy” will be a more closer to home experience for Inland Empire residents after Amazon announced last week its plans to open a distribution warehouse in Redlands.
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The 700,000-square-foot fulfillment center--the fifth in the state and third in the Inland area--is part of a plan to create a network that reduces delivery times and improves the shipping experience for customers, according to Amazon. Amazon’s other four California centers are located in San
Bernardino, Moreno Valley, Patterson and Tracy. Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar says he’s looking forward to the hundreds of local jobs the new company will create. “Amazon is among the innovative and successful companies that have recognized our city's attrac-
Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown to host Backpack Giveaway, Education Forum this weekend
ssemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) will be joined by the San Bernardino County Library as she hosts her 2nd Annual Tools for Success Day on Saturday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baker Family Learning Center located at 2818 North Macy Street, in Muscoy. During the event, local school district officials will discuss steps they're taking to implement the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Immediately following the discussion, a free backpack giveaway and resource fair will take place. “Back to school is always an exciting time of the year. Especially for students who will see a positive
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change as new standards take effect. Under California’s new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), our local school districts will have greater discretion in selected and implementing programs and services that target the needs of our most vulnerable children,” said Assemblymember Brown. Last year, Assemblymember Brown hosted her 1st Annual Tools for Success event in Bloomington and Muscoy. Between both events, nearly 250 students were provided a backpack stuffed with school supplies. “Being prepared and organized before school begins can have an immense impact on a student’s success,” said Assemblymember Brown. “I want to ensure that I’m doing all that I can to support our
students so they can be successful in the classroom.” This year’s event is proudly sponsored by NID Housing, Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County, Staples, Farmdale Creamery, Westech College, the Inland Empire Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, the Incredible Edible Community Garden, Job Corps, First 5 San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Valley Links. Due to limited supplies, free backpacks will be given on a first come, first served basis. Priority will be given to children residing in Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, Bloomington and Muscoy. For more information, contact Ashley Jones or Josue Castillo at (909) 381-3238.
City of San Bernardino 1st & 6th Ward Joint Town Hall Meeting
n Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., 1st Ward San Bernardino Council Member Virginia Marquez and 6th Ward Council Member Rikke Van Johnson will co-host a Town Hall meeting at Inghram Community Center. Special guest will be the Honorable Mayor Carey Davis, sharing his Vision for the City of San Bernardino and Police Chief Jarrod Burguan discussing public safety. A brief question and answer period will follow each presentation. Education also will be provided on proposed City Charter changes Measure Q, which deals with Charter Section 186, and Measure R, which deals with Charter Section 254. These measures will go in front of the San Bernardino City voters in November.
Section 186 within its 84 pages constituted in the City Charter sets public salaries by a formula averaging ten selected similar sized cities in California. Measure ‘Q’ states, ‘The Safety of the people in the City is a highest priority of its government. Compensation of police, fire and emergency safety personnel shall be set by resolution of the Mayor and Common Council after collective bargaining as appropriate under applicable law, as it does for other City employees.’ Section 254 within its 83 pages constituted in the City Charter states that ‘No employee in the classified service shall be discharged or reduced in rank or compensation until the employee has been presented with reasons for such discharge or reduction in
rank or compensation specifically stated in writing and has been given an opportunity to be heard before the Board in their own defense.’ Measure ‘R’ states, ‘No employee in the classified service shall be suspended, discharged or reduced in classification for disciplinary reasons until the employee has been presented with the reasons for such action specifically stated in writing. The reason for such discharge or reduction and any reply thereto by the employee, shall be filed in writing with the Civil Service Board.’ The Inghram Community Center is located at 2050 North Mt. Vernon Avenue in San Bernardino. For additional information please call (909) 384-5188.
tive, business-friendly atmosphere, ideal location and skilled and diverse labor force,” Aguilar said in a statement. “We are looking forward to Amazon taking its place as a valued member of our business community.” The new center at 2125 W. San Bernardino Ave. is looking to hire hundreds to help pick, pack and ship things such as big screen televisions, kayaks and large furniture to its customers. Amazon’s vice president of North America operations Mike Roth said in a statement that the company is looking to hire 2,500 people statewide for its centers, and offers wages 30 percent higher than traditional retail stores and include comprehensive benefits on day one, bonuses and stock
awards. “We have found great talent in the state and we’re excited to be growing quickly to serve our customers,” Roth said in the statement. While an opening date for the Redlands project was not disclosed, representatives with the company said the fulfillment center is expected to be up and running by the fall. Those interested in employment at the Redlands location can visit amazonfulfillmentcareers.com.
ompanies needing to hire staff should register to take part in the East End Regional Job Fair in San Bernardino on August 28th. Job seekers across the region are also invited to attend free of charge. The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board is hosting the job fair which offers businesses the chance to meet, interview and hire highly-qualified and experienced workers to fill full-time and part-time positions. In past years, this event has been very successful with 800 job seekers, ages 18 to 65, and companies specializing in a range of industries offering an estimated 700 vacancies. Business sectors attending included warehousing,
manufacturing, technology, healthcare, education, construction and hospitality. “We are pleased to say that our past events have been very successful in terms of finding suitably qualified candidates for a host of local companies,” said Sandy Harmsen, Executive Director of the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. The job fair, billed as "Local jobs for local residents” will run from 10am-1pm on August 28 at the San Bernardino Valley College on South Mount Vernon. Employers must book by August 26th. To secure a free booth, please register at http://conta.cc/1pikLnF .
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Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com
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Tzu-Chi Clinic serves over 100 San Bernardino residents at Indian Springs High School
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ne hundred and eightyeight people signed up and received free medical services from the Tzu Chi Foundation during their Health Fair on Sunday August 17 at Indian Springs High School in San Bernardino. Founded in 1966 by Buddhist monk Cheng Yen in Taiwan, the Buddhist faith-based organization believes in love and compassion through action. The foundation in two decades has provided free health services to 20,000 people in the San Bernardino community. In April, they provided medical attention to 246 residents during a health fair at Lytle Creek Elementary School. Services provided at the clinic included: dental services, eye examinations, acupunctures, and examinations that help diagnose for serious diseases and ailments such as diabetes or cholesterol. Residents also received free medicine prescriptions and a bag of
feel more comfortable when providing services. Patients feel good because they are not waiting outside for a long time, but are waiting inside instead.” Keh hopes that future clinics continue to receive more patients. “These volunteers are willing to help. They are doctors, dentists, acupuncturists, and supporting volunteers,” he said. “You also have high school and college students helping out. I wish in the future we can collaborate with other organizations to provide a bigger health fair.” Maxi Vasquez of Yucaipa said in the three years she has been attending Tzu Chi’s health fairs, she has been treated well by the volunPHOTO/ANTHONY VICTORIA teers. “They give us all the medical atA local resident registers to receive acupuncture treatment during tention we need, what else do we the Tzu Chi Foundation health fair on Sunday August 17 at Indian want,” she said. “I thank god for Springs High School in San Bernardino. their services.” Volunteers received free meals vegetables and fruits provided by the clinic accommodated both vol- throughout the day thanks to donaGary Liaou. unteers and patients. tions provided by Panda Express. William Keh, Chief Executive “The logistics and layout is in Indian Springs Sophomore Officer of the Tzu Chi Medical one place and it is air-condi- Brandie Ramos, 15, believes seeFoundation, said the location of tioned,” Keh said. “The volunteers
Inland Empire Inaugurates First Latino Film Fest
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With a Hispanic population of 42%, the Inland Empire is in need of quality entertainment that meets the need of the community,” says Dr. Cony Martinez, founder and director of Cinema Culturas Film Fest Inland Empire. Cinema Culturas Film Fest Inland Empire is a forum focused on producing film screenings and workshops that will spark fruitful dialogue about the dynamic multicultural world that Southern California has become. The forum will have a year-round presence in the community by providing film screenings and workshops with the annual film festival at the center point of the project. Students will also have an opportunity to submit their films to a professional forum through this year’s student film competition. Education is a strong emphasis in Cinema Culturas’ vision, especially with Dr. Martinez’s lifelong dedication to professorship at various institutions in Southern California. Cinema Culturas is also in
collaboration with UC Mexus and University of California, Riverside’s A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management. Cinema Culturas will bring the first Latino Film Festival to the Inland Empire with workshops for the community, an unprecedented feat. The festival arrives this October 17-19 and will take place in the City of Riverside. Cinema Culturas Film Fest Inland Empire will open the festival with a gala at the Fox Theater on October 17, 2014 along with the screening of a feature length film open to the public. The gala will also donate fifteen percent of the proceeds to women in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico who suffer from breast cancer. These women cannot afford the travel fees to receive treatment in the capital and die as a result. For Dr. Martinez and her team, this project is about sharing the arts to unify and grow the Inland Empire. According to Dr. Martinez, this festival has the audience and the presence to grow to the
size of a festival like Palm Springs International Film Festival or Sundance Film Festival but with the heart and the focus on the Latino community, especially the Mexican community, since over 1.6 million Latinos are of Mexican descent in the Inland Empire.
And with their collaboration with the Mexican General Consulates of Los Angeles and San Bernardino as well as the Mexican Institute of Cinematography, the event is expected to be a success by the local and international community. “Mexico is currently number one in the International Film Festival circuit with documentaries and animation in the lead” says Dr. Martinez “most Hispanics in the area are unaware of this unless they hear of these films from family in their home countries; even then, they may not ever watch the films. For the first time, we will bring these films to the Inland Empire.” For more information visit www.cinemaculturas.com
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ing first hand how Tzu Chi medical volunteers provide services to their community impacts students to help their community. “It’s helping out the community and it’s great seeing young people come out and volunteer,” she said. “It gives you passion. Every time you get the chance to volunteer, you’re going to want to do it.” Brandon Dominguez, 13, saw Indian Springs students bringing in supplies and decided to lend them a hand. Pretty soon, he was helping patients along with the other volunteers. “They (students) were telling me to get good grades I’ll have a better career be involved,” he said. “It’s like going to work.”
Anthony Victoria is a community writer for the Inland Empire Community Newspaper Group. He can be reached at avictoria@iecn.com or at (909) 381-9898 Ext. 208
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Raben powers 66ers, UCLA shows fan appreciation win streak hits seven as camp concludes at CSUSB
fourth when an Anthony Bemboom single scored two runs to make it 5-3. In the sixth, Raben extended the lead to 7-3 with a two-run shot to right, his team-high 27th on the season. Cal Towey and Angel Rosa followed with consecutive singles and Towey would score from second on a wild pitch that happened on a double-steal. Lake Elsinore’s offense scored three-runs in the top of the seventh but Inland Empire continued the onslaught with four runs of its own in the bottom half of the seventh. Alex Allbritton doubled to start the inning and scored on an RBI single by Johnson. Raben drove in two more runs with a single to PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON make it 11-6. Raben finished his night 4-for-5. The 66ers added a Sherman Johnson collected final run on a double steal with three hits for Inland Empire, in- Raben at first and Hinshaw at third cluding his California League to make it 12-9. The Storm touched up reliever best 12th triple. Austin Adams for three runs in the eighth. Michael Morin, rehabbing for the Los Angeles Angels, came By Richard Dawson in and struck out two in the ninth ennis Raben continued to seal the win for the Inland Emhis season-long display pire. of power with a two-run home run and six RBIs for the Inland Empire 66ers during a 12-9 slugfest win over the Lake Elsinore Storm on Thursday, August 14. The win pushed the 66ers win streak to a season-best seven straight as they continue to surge in the standings after starting the second half 1-13. The team has been on a tear and reached the .500 mark at 26-26. Lake Elsinore jumped out in front early with a three-run first inning, highlighted by Jeremey Baltz’s two-run double. Inland Empire answered right away as Raben started his huge PHOTO/RICHARD DAWSON night with a two-run single in the home half of the first that scored Sherman Johnson and Chad Hin- First baseman Dennis Raben shaw. Johnson would tie the game went 4-for-5 with a home run 3-3 in the third following his and six RBIs to lead the Inland league-leading 12th triple and Empire 66ers past the Lake scored on an RBI single by Hin- Elsinore Storm 12-9 at San shaw. Manuel Stadium on Thursday, The 66ers took the lead in the August 14.
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UCLA's football team runs through game scenarios during a quick practice that wrapped up its two-week training camp at Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, August 16.
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Head Coach Jim Mora (center) speaks to his team at the conclusion of practice. By Richard Dawson
nother year is in the books as UCLA Football concluded its two-week training camp with a Fan Appreciation Day at Cal State San Bernardino on Saturday, August 16. Despite temperatures reaching the high 90’s, nearly 3000 Bruins fans showed up as part of a Fan Appreciation Day to give support to the team one last time before it heads back to Spaulding Field in Westwood for two weeks of closed practices leading up to the season opener on the road against Virginia on August 30. Those in attendance enjoyed free food and drinks provided by Stater Bros. Markets as the team went through a quick, one-hour practice that included game-type scenarios before the coaching staff called it a day.
This marks the third straight year that Head Coach Jim Mora has brought his team out to the campus, a tradition he started three years ago in an attempt to toughen up his team. Camp was certainly tough, though not as tough as past years in terms of injuries, but the Bruins battled still battled several over the past two weeks. The scariest moment happened Tuesday when wide receiver Devin Lucien had to be taken to the hospital with a head injury, though reports say he passed concussion tests and should be back practicing soon. Depth at the offensive line was especially tested as Jake Brendel, Malcolm Bunche, Simon Goines, Alex Redmond and Connor McDermott all sat out at various points. The Bruins are ranked No. 7 in the AP pre-season poll, the program’s highest preseason ranking since 1998 and enters the season
with high expectations while being led by a Heisman Trophy favorite in quarterback Brett Hundley. UCLA plays its home opener against Memphis on September 6.
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Roughly 3000 Bruins fans came out to support the team during the team's Fan Appreciation Day.
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everal organizations in the Inland Empire held demonstrations denouncing California’s jail expansion on Saturday August 16. The All of US or None Riverside chapter held an action at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Downtown Riverside and a group of 50 people organized by graduate student Vickie Mena assembled across the street from Adelanto City Hall. The Riverside County Recommended Budget for the 2013-14 Fiscal Year reported that the budget was $179,029,238 or $45,834 per incarcerated person per year. In 2017 the Indio jail is due to open at a cost to taxpayers of over $52,000 per incarcerated person annually. Governor Brown proposed 500 million more dollars for county jail expansion, totaling 1.2 Billion over the next two years. Organizers from All of Us or None believe jail expansion projects are plaguing counties with on-
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All of Us or None organizer Vonya Quarles speaks to a local resident during their demonstration at the Robert Presley Detention Center in Riverside.
going costs of institution upkeep, staffing, liability, and loss of revenues which they say will likely hamper progress towards the elimination of poverty in California.
Community members challenge Fontana’s $1.5 billion debt to private developer
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wo community groups and a San Bernardino County citizen recently filed suit in Sacramento challenging the City of Fontana’s illegal commitment to pay a $1.5 billion debt to a private developer with County property tax funds. To finance the infrastructure development in the Jurupa Hills Area, Fontana agreed to pay developer Ten-Ninety, Ltd. 15.5% interest on a principal debt of $174 million, increasing the total debt to $1.5 billion. Fontana then illegally pledged to pay the debt with property tax revenue that would otherwise be used for muchneeded County services. Alleging that the financing structure violates new restrictions imposed on former redevelopment agencies, Librería del Pueblo, Inc. and others request a court order preventing Fontana from using property tax revenue to pay Ten-Ninety’s debt. Librería del Pueblo is a communitybased non-profit serving the needs of low-income, immigrant and Spanish-speaking residents of the Inland Counties region, including Fontana. The California Partnership and former Fontana resident Virginia Macy also have joined the lawsuit. “Three years ago, the California State Legislature adopted new laws to help curb abusive financial schemes that had been implemented by some redevelopment agencies. A few bad actors upset the redevelopment apple cart and Fontana was one of them,” says Lynn Martinez, an attorney with Western Center on Law and Poverty in Los Angeles. “In 1987, Fontana promised its citizens that it would only spend $135 million to develop Jurupa Hills. It now owes $1.5 billion and that amount is increasing.
Fontana is siphoning over a billion dollars away from Fontana residents, many of whom would benefit greatly from the legal use of these tax dollars.” The Agreement also requires Ten-Ninety to repay 35% of the annual tax revenue it receives back to the City. These payments are then added back into the total debt owed to Ten-Ninety and subject to the 15.5% interest rate. “Fontana discreetly returns 35% of Ten-Ninety’s payment back to itself by funneling the money through a fiscal agent account. Kicking back this money also violates state laws that prohibit the City from receiving property tax revenue,” Martinez said. Librería del Pueblo and its copetitioners also are represented by the Public Interest Law Project and Kirkland and Ellis, LLP.
They propose that funds being purposed for jail expansion are better spent investing in “reentry services” and significant recidivism reductions through economic
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initiatives, affordable housing, and creating a Mental Health Commission. “These are things you won’t see on TV, but they are happening all around you,” All of Us or None organizer Vonya Quarles posted on her Facebook page. Meanwhile, Mena said that Adelanto City Manager Jim Hart advised her on Thursday August 14 that her group would need $1,000,000 worth of liability insurance to demonstrate at City Hall, which resulted in the decision of the group assembling away from the building. Mena spoke about what she refers to as the “High Desert Prison Industrial Complex,” the expansion of for-profit facilities within Adelanto’s limits. “The expansion of these detention spaces and jails is extremely problematic, not just because of the potential human rights abuses and the opportunity costs of becoming a jail dumping ground, but also because of the lack of transparency by local officials,” Mena said.
She spoke against the incarceration of thousands of inmates in “cages” within a 10-mile radius. The Federal Correctional Facility in Victorville, houses 1,853 inmates, and the U.S. Immigrations and Customs facility, is predicted to house 1,940 inmates by 2016. Hart defended the city’s jail population and their recent decision to support a new 3,280-bed facility. “The city’s not paying for those correctional facilities to be built there,” Hart told the Victor Valley Daily Press on Saturday August 16. “They’re county or private correctional facilities. Secondly, the city does not control the schools. So it’s not like even if we were to put money into a correctional facility, you’re taking it away from schools. Because we don’t fund schools.”
Anthony Victoria is a community writer for the Inland Empire Community Newspaper Group. He can be reached at avictoria@iecn.com or at (909) 381-9898 Ext. 208
CSUSB Joins National Scholarship Program for Undocumented Immigrant Students
al State San Bernardino has become the newest higher education partner in TheDream.US, a national program launched in February with the goal of providing college scholarships to more than 2,000 undocumented students around the country. “This program offers a wonderful opportunity for students who would be shut out of higher education despite their academic successes, qualifications and financial needs,” said Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás D. Morales. To date, more than 300 scholarships have been granted from TheDream.US program, which was launched with an initial $25 million scholarship fund from philanthropic and business leaders across the country. The scholarships will cover up to 100 percent of tuition costs, fees and books to a maximum of $25,000. The program was founded by Graham Holdings Company CEO Donald E. Graham, Democratic activist and philanthropist Henry R. Muñoz III, and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez. Other philanthropic and business leaders across the country include
the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Gilbert and Jacki Cisneros Foundation, The PepsiCo Foundation, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, through Startup:Education. And through the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the program received gifts from Pierre and Pam Omidyar as well as a generous anonymous donor. In addition to these philanthropic gifts, more than 200 individuals have donated more than $30,000. CSUSB joins other colleges and universities in New York City, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, and California, who have become partners in the national scholarship program. The scholarship is available to students attending any of the partner colleges. To be eligible for a scholarship through TheDream.US program, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Be a first-time college student
enrolled in one of TheDream.US partner colleges or a community college graduate seeking to complete a bachelor’s degree; • Have graduated from a U.S.based high school with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher (or equivalent GED score) or a community college graduate with a grade point average of 3.0; • Be DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ACT)-eligible and have applied for/received DACA approval; • Must demonstrate financial need; • Must show a strong motivation to succeed in a career-ready associate’s or bachelor’s degree program. For more information, visit the TheDream.US website at http://thedream.us and follow it on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thedreamotus.
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Art show at Mission Gables benefits Redlands Bowl programs
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Dozens of art lovers attended the second annual Art Show at the historic Mission Gables House in Redlands. The event was in effort to raise funds for programming at the Redlands Bowl.
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Helen Carson of Highland was among the several artists showcasing their works at the Associates of the Redlands Bowl second annual Art Show at the historic Mission Gables House in Redlands. Carson customizes cigar boxes.
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By Yazmin Alvarez
here’s no shortage of artists in the Inland Empire. And on Saturday, dozens gathered locally in Redlands to showcase their works in an area where art culture thrives, the Mission Gables House and the Redlands Bowl. For the second year, the Associates of the Redlands Bowl held the benefit art show at the historic
home to bring attention to and raise funds for programming at the Redlands Bowl. Especially its Summer Music Festival, which wraps up its 91s season Aug. 22, said associate members and this year’s event organizers, Lisa Davis and Christine Rentz. “It’s the longest-running and free music festival that brings big names and even bigger performances to Redlands,” Davis said of the series. “Fundraising for it is critical. Events like (the art show)
are ways we help keep the Bowl and its programs alive.” Although there are several art shows and festivals held throughout the year in the city, Rentz says she hopes art lovers put the Mission Gables show on their calendars as they hope to continue it annually. As part of Saturday’s art show, the home which sits adjacent to the Redlands Bowl, was filled with hundreds of pieces of art from a variety of mediums by more than 30 artists from throughout the re-
gion. Because the event was well received by artists interested in parorganizers also ticipating, provided display space outside the home on the grassy area that surrounds the bowl. Local artists like Helen Carson was among some of the lucky to display her art--custom decorated cigar boxes--inside the home, a relief from the Saturday’s heat, she said. “It’s very warm out but I’m glad that hasn’t stopped interested buyers,” said the Highland resident . “It’s good to have that local base.” With the help of the art show, Carson was able to expand her customer list in just the few hours of the show. “I have a few custom orders al-
ready from a lot of local people,” she said. “That’s the glory that these local shows offer.” And the other aspect that Davis and Rentz hoped to fulfil in coordinating the show, “to highlight the longstanding and growing art community in the city,” Davis said. More information on fundraising efforts and Redlands Bowl programming including the final Summer Music Festival production, can be found online at associatesoftheredlandsbowl.com. Yazmin Alvarez is a reporter for Inland Empire Community Newspapers and can be reached at iecn.yazmin@gmail.gmail.com