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Vol 12, NO. 22
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Jersey Mike’s Subs opens first Rialto location, kicks off with fundraiser to benefit schools
January 15, 2015
Covered
California sign-up assistance and seminar set
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Support IE Local: The Garage Dance & Fitness Studio A10
Cornerstone & Master’s Plan Church of the Nazarene’s Family Movie Night
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Rialto welcomed Jersey Mike’s Subs with a grand opening celebration. The eatery is located on the northend of the city. business earlier this week— fire department as part of a ribJersey Mike’s Subs—and the bon cutting ceremony Tuesday here’s a new sub in eatery was hustling and bustling afternoon. serving up more than 200 city The restaurant opened its doors town. employees including Rialto City Jersey Mike’s, cont. on Rialto welcomed its newest Council members, police and next pg.
By Yazmin Alvarez
Rialto police take Battle of the Badges victory
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Kim Martin of the Rialto Police Department was among dozens of blood donors Jan. 7.
rights as victors in the annual American Red Cross, pits public Battle of the Badges blood drive safety and law enforcement he Rialto Police against Rialto Fire Department. against each other in a friendly Department has once The drive, which occurs during Battle, cont. on next pg. again earned bragging National Blood Donor Month and is spearheaded by the
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free event to help people who need help understanding and signing up for Covered California health exchange plans, as well as Medi-Cal expansion coverage, will be held Jan. 17 from 10 am – 3:30 pm at Charities, 1800 Catholic Western Avenue, Suite 107 in San Bernardino. Individuals attending the free seminar will get information about new, affordable insurance coverage and financial assistance opportunities available through Covered California. Certified enrollment agents will be on site to address individual questions and to help people enroll in-person. To expedite the process, people are encouraged to bring the following: Identification, proof of current income, utility bill, and know key information such as date of birth, social security number, and the home zip code for all family members that need to apply. The event is presented by Catholic Charities of San Bernardino & Riverside and Dignity Health’s Inland Empire hospitals, St. Bernardine Medical Center and Community Hospital of San Bernardino. Catholic Charities’ Utility Assistance Program is offering up to $100 in utility assistance towards a Southern California Edison or Gas Company bill for those who sign up for health insurance through this Catholic Charities program. (Note: Not for those on temporary assistance to needy families (TANF) or those already signed up for Medi-Cal.) To register, call 909-880-3625
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