[New] Come to the San Ber nardino County Librar y Myster y Events

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The San Bernardino County Library invites residents to investigate the Library Mystery Events Enjoy an amazing experience of fun-filled crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and games

These events are another opportunity to celebrate and support the Countywide Vision’s literacy campaign, Vision2Read

Visitors should bring their library cards, as every 15 items checked out during the events earns visitors a spy pen and an opportunity drawing ticket for a chance to win awesome prizes All activities are free and open to all ages

The San Bernardino County Library Mystery Events will take place in the following locations: 10 from 4 to 6 p m The Newton T Bass Apple Valley Library at 14901 Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley 11 from 4 to 6 p m The Sam J Racadio Library & Environmental Learning Center at 7863 Central Avenue in Highland 12 from 4 to 7 p m The James S

Thalman Library at 14020 City Center Drive in Chino Hills 21 from 1 to 3 p m The Crestline Library at 24105 Lake Gregory Drive in Crestline 24 from 4 to 7 p m The Lewis Library & Technology Center at 8437 Sierra Avenue in Fontana

The San Bernardino County Library Mystery Themed Paint Night will take place in the following locations: 28 from 2 to 3 p m The Yucca Valley Library at 57271 29 Palms Highway in Yucca Valley

For more programs, events, and additional information, please visit sbclib org or contact your local branch library

The San Bernardino County Library System is a dynamic network of 32 branch libraries that serves a diverse population over a vast geographic area

The County library system strives to provide equal access to information, technology, programs, and services for all people who call San Bernardino County home

Community News

Rep Pete Aguilar voted for $30,152,130 in Community Project Funding for the Inland Empire in the final 2023 government funding package, which now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature Rep Aguilar requested these projects in May 2022, advocated for them as a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and pushed for their inclusion in the final government funding package

“I am proud to have secured $30,152,130 in Community Project Funding that I know meets long overdue community needs for the Inland Empire,” Rep Aguilar said “These investments create jobs with better pay, promote cleaner air and water, and address homelessness in our community I have prioritized securing federal dollars to address local issues and I’ll continue to work every day to deliver for our region ”

Rep Aguilar championed funding for 15 projects that will directly benefit Inland Empire residents These include:

Project Name: 3rd Street Corridor Project

Project Requestor: Inland Valley Development Agency Joint Powers Authority

Amount Secured: $3,000,000

Summary: The funding will support a muchneeded infrastructure project that will enhance safety, mobility and access to the growing San Bernardino International Airport

Project Name: Arrowhead Grove Community Resource Center

Project Requestor: Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino

Amount Secured: $3,000,000

Summary: The funding will create a resource center at the Arrowhead Grove housing community This would provide easy access to services by establishing a multi-faceted health campus open to any San Bernardino resident

Project Name: Funding for a New Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Program

Project Requestor: California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)

Amount Secured: $2,000,000

Summary: The funding will provide medical equipment to CSUSB’s new Master of Science in Physician Assistant Program and assist in the renovation of a facility for teaching and training students

Project Name: Lake Rialto Habitat Management and Community Open Space Project

Project Requestor: City of Rialto

Amount Secured: $2,000,000

Summary: The funding will promote clean air and a healthier, more sustainable community in the city of Rialto while increasing access to nature for residents

Project Name: Cucamonga Canyon Trailhead at Morgan Ranch, Rancho Cucamonga

Project Requestor: City of Ranch Cucamonga Amount Secured: $1,000,000

Summary: The funding will create a trailhead to protect the natural resources of Cucamonga Canyon, enhance public access to the area and protect the safety of visitors and residents

Project Name: Fontana Homelessness Prevention Resource and Care Center (Phase 1)

Project Requestor: City of Fontana

Amount Secured: $4,000,000

Summary: The funding will provide housing and support services for people experiencing homelessness in San Bernardino County

Project Name: Little 3rd Street Project

Project Requestor: San Bernardino County

Amount Secured: $2,560,000

Summary: This funding will support an infrastructure project developing the Little 3rd Street area in San Bernardino The project will expand access to transit, shopping centers and office space while improving safety for pedestrians and motorists

Project Name: Mental Health Outreach Program for the Sickle Cell Community

Project Requestor: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Amount Secured: $542,597

Summary: The funding will create a regional mental health outreach program, coinciding with a coordinated system of care, for individuals with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) and for their caregivers This program will connect individuals to wrap around behavioral health resources and services

Project Name: Sustainable Communities Catalyst Project

Project Requestor: Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc

Amount Secured: $1,000,000

Summary: This funding will allow a local non-profit to purchase and preserve affordable housing, while investing in neighborhoods and sustaining local businesses

Project Name: Reche Canyon Rd Realignment to Hunts Lane

Project Requestor: City of Colton

Amount Secured: $4,166,000

Summary: The funding will support a muchneeded infrastructure project to relieve congestion at the intersection of Hunts Lane and Washington Street and Reche Canyon Road and Washington Street in the City of Colton

Project Name: Restoration of San Bernardino’s Historic Roosevelt Bowl

Project Requestor: City of San Bernardino

Amount Secured: $1,400,000

Summary: The funding will renovate and reopen the New Deal-era outdoor performance venue The Roosevelt Bowl is an important economic catalyst for the city of San Bernardino

Project Name: Clean Energy Hybrid and Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician Program

Project Requestor: San Bernardino Valley College Foundation

Amount Secured: $1,500,000

Summary: This funding will purchase heavyduty, zero-emission trucks and charging stations that will be used by San Bernardino Valley College students training for careers in the jobs of the future