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By Manny Sandoval

Sa n B e r n a r d i n o

I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r p o r t

(SBD) has expanded its nonstop coast-to-coast service w i t h t h e l a u n c h o f B r e e z e Airways' flights to Las Vegas

H a r r y R e i d I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport (LAS) and BreezeThru service to Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, CT on February 16th The move has been welcomed by residents and officials in the Inland

Empire region of California, who have long been advocating for more direct flights from SBD

SBD's Commission President a n d M a y o r o f t h e C i t y o f C o l t o n , F r a n k J N a v a r r o , expressed his gratitude towards Breeze Airways for delivering this much-needed service to the community "We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Breeze Airways and to be a partner in their Southern C a l i f o r n i a r e g i o n a l g r o w t h

strategy," he said

Breeze Airways' founder and CEO David Neeleman shared his excitement about the expansion from San Bernardino, saying, "With our BreezeThru service to both Provo, Utah and Hartford, Connecticut, we are making it cheaper and more convenient for Inland Empire r e s i d e n t s t o g e t w h e r e t h e y want to go "

SBD CEO Michael Burrows thanked residents and business

o w n e r s f o r t h e i r s u p p o r t o f Breeze Airways' service and applauded them for recognizing the time and money saved by flying from their local airport

A c c o r d i n g t o D i r e c t o r o f Aviation Mark Gibbs, "There was a big request from the community for flights to Las Vegas and with the success of flights to San Francisco and Provo U t a h , a d d i n g f l i g h t s t o L a s Vegas was the next step The SBD cont on next pg

Cong r essman Pete Aguilar announces critical impr ovements to 3rd St. in San Ber nardino

By Eric Sandoval

Friday, Feb 17, at the San Bernardino

I n t e r n a t i o n a l Airport, Congressman Pete Aguilar, along with Inland Va l l e y D e v e l o p m e n t

A g e n c y ( I V D A ) ,

a n n o u n c e d a $ 3 m i l l i o n

i n f r a s t r u c t u r e i m p r o v e -

ments project to 3rd St San Bernardino

3rd St serves as an access

r o a d f o r t h e S a n B e r n a r d i n o I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r p o r t , w h i c h h o p e s t o e x p a n d i t s c o m m e r c i a l flights after just beginning flights to Las Vegas the day prior

The announcement kicked off with the CEO of IVDA a n d S a n B e r n a r d i n o I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r p o r t , Michael Burrows

“Back in the mid-’90s, they would have us answer the phone and say, ‘it’s a great day at IVDA’, and I thought that was kind of silly,” said Burrows

“But I think it’s fitting for today because today is a great day at IVDA, and that’s thanks to the hard work of our Congressman Pete Aguilar ”

Congressman Aguilar foll o w e d B u r r o w s , a n d h e

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The SBD International Airport Commission and local dignitaries celebrating the inaugural flight to Las Vegas at 12:30 PM on February 16th

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Co-Chair of IVDA Phil dupper, County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr, Congressman Pete Aguilar San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran Colton Mayor Frank Navarro CEO of IVDA Michael Burrows and San Bernardino International Airport Director of Aviation Mark Gibbs

SBD

best way to ensure that the airport continues to add more flights is to support it and fly out of SBD International Airport "

Passengers on the inaugural departing flight to Las Vegas were excited about the new service "I'm thrilled to have a direct flight to Las Vegas from SBD, it's much more convenient than driving to LAX or Ontario," said passenger Lisa Smith "The new Airbus plane was comfortable, and the staff was friendly and efficient "

Breeze Airways focuses on connecting travelers in underserved cities with air service to the U S destinations they want to visit most, through efficient and affordable flights Travelers

can book seats starting as low as $29 one way at FlySBD com/LasVegas or flyBreeze com

"I'm heading to a bachelorette party in Las Vegas, and it just so happened to be that the day I needed to fly out was the first flight to Las Vegas departing from SBD Airport," said Tansu Philip, owner of Viva La Boba and a passenger on the Las Vegas flight "Usually the flight to Vegas is a Breeze, but the drive back is always dreadful, so these direct flights to Las Vegas are a game-changer to our city and region "

San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran expressed her excitement over the momentum this new service brings to the community "Progress takes time, but we do

not give up Every element creates tremendous progress for the community, and the reaction to SBD Airport's Inaugural flight to Las Vegas is the momentum our city needs to keep moving forward," she said

San Bernardino Councilwoman Kimberly Calvin also expressed her excitement about the new service and urged residents to support SBD "We are so excited This is going to bring so much to the city of San Bernardino in regard to recognition, economic development, visitors, and travelers, which all generate revenue," she said "Come on down, parking is only $5, now you don't have to fly out of Los Angeles or Ontario, you can fly out of your own backyard "

Street used his time to thank various local political officials for their work in the region and their respective cities In addition, Aguilar discussed the vitality of the airport to the region

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“We’ve been talking about this project for a long time, and in order for our region to be successful, this is going to be the economic hub for our growth,” said Aguilar

yt Active Women's Fitness Studio

inspir es women to challenge themselves and have fun in a safe space

Elyt Active Women's Fitness Studio has been a staple in the San Bernardino and Inland community for eight years Last July, the gym underwent a name change to better reflect its focus on women's fitness Owner Elysia Barajas, who is also a board member of the Colton Area Chamber of Commerce, aims to inspire women to get active, be healthy, and have fun while doing it

"Our goal is to guide women through a workout that is safe and effective while making it fun, attractive, and inviting," says Barajas "Elyte Active is a play on my name, and it represents my passion for helping women achieve their fitness goals "

Barajas is no stranger to the fitness world She has a genetic disease that went undiagnosed for years, and she turned to health and fitness as a way to manage her condition However, going to the gym was intimidating to her initially So, she turned to group fitness as a way to bring together exercises, tools, and motivation "In group fitness, people share their struggles, and it's motivating," she says

Elyt Active offers a variety of classes, including Zumba, TRX, strength training, butts and guts, personal training, and R P P D All instructors are certified, and the gym has a total of seven instructors The gym offers different ways to pay, with the first class being free For those unable to commit, classes are $5 each, while month-to-month membership costs $55 and allows members to take as many classes as they desire Setting up via autopay results in a $40 membership fee

In addition to group fitness classes, Elyt Active also offers

private programs for up to ten people, with eight sessions per month and a post-workout recovery shake The gym has no contracts, cancellation fees, or sign-up fees, and members can cancel autopay payment with 72 hours' notice For those who want to advance their fitness level and kettlebell training, the gym offers more progressive movements for $100 per month

"Expect big energy, a lot of whooping and shouting It's loud in here, and instructors will be silly, friendly, and fun The lights will be off, but LED lights will be lit There's good energy, and everyone is very welcoming," says Barajas The gym also has a kids club for children aged six months or older, which costs $5 per hour with an attendant

Elyt Active also features a Herbalife Nutrition Bar, which provides proper nutrition for workouts and post-workouts "Our body needs to recover properly and come back stronger," says Barajas "We have energy drinks as well " The chocolate rebuild strength drink contains 24 grams of protein, BCAAs, glutamine, and plant-based soy protein Barajas hopes to open a second facility on the west side of San Bernardino someday "I grew up in San Bernardino, and it has a terrible reputation for having unhealthy habits and not being safe for women I have been assaulted in public, and knowing I can provide a safe, covered space for us is like a hidden gem where women can escape and not worry about creeps or drama It's a happy place," she says

Those interested in following Elyt Active can find them on Instagram @elytactive or on their website elytactive com

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(From left to right) - Highland Mayor Pro-Tem Penny Lilburn, San Bernardino Councilman Fred Shorett, Colton Mayor Frank Navarro, and San Bernardino Councilman Theodore Sanchez all serve on the airport’s commission

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The Tuska family waiting to board

inaugural flight to Las Vegas

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Supervisor Joe Baca Jr , Colton Mayor Frank Navarro, San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, Elvis, SBD CEO Michael Burrows and SBD Director of Aviation Mark Gibbs at the launch party in the airport s terminal

Pr eviewing the Laker s final 23 game playof f push

By Caden Henderson

In case you didn’t already know these upcoming final 23 games of the regular season for the Lakers are important, just read this quote from LeBron James when asked about it: “It's 23 of the most important games of my career, for regular season That's the type of mindset that I have and I hope the guys will have coming out of the break " The Lakers currently sit 2 games behind the 10th seed and a play-in birth, and 3 5 games back of the 6th seed and a guaranteed playoff spot While that seems like a obstacle a team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis can overcome, there’s a lot of variables the Lakers will still need to go their way

The Lakers will certainly have a chance to get into the playoffs the simple way; win games against the teams ahead of them Of their 23 remaining games, 14 of them

are against teams within the 6-12 seed range the Lakers are chasing If the Lakers can win, say, 10 of those games while staying steady against the other teams they face, an ideal seeding would be in their future However, having the Lakers perform consistently this season has been easier said then done LeBron James ankle injury continues to linger and Anthony Davis health is never guaranteed James says he plans to play all 23 games but his body may decide differently and, if it does, the Lakers are in trouble

Not every problem the Lakers may face is internal, however Almost every team directly ahead of them in the standings got a whole lot better (like the Lakers did, to be fair) during the trade deadline The 6 seeded Mavs added superstar PG Kyrie Irving, the 9 seeded Warriors added Gary Payton II back and while he may be out for most of the remainder of the regular season, having him

guarding D’Angelo Russell in a play-in elimination game would not be ideal In addition, teams at the top of the west such as the Nuggets, Clippers, and Suns also improved their roster and would prove to be a tough first round matchup for the purple and gold All this means the Lakers can’t just be good, they have to be great Hoping these teams with this much talent go on a losing streak and open the door for them is not a viable strategy, they must break the door down themselves

The odds may be slightly stacked against the Lakers but it’s important to remember they have the ultimate equalizer; LeBron James Hopefully, with the king on his throne and help from Anthony Davis as well as the new trade deadline acquisitions, the Lakers can get into the playoffs, reset, and go chase banner number 18

T he San Ber nardino Council of Gover nments (SBCOG) plans to establish tr ust with San Ber nardino Regional Housing

By Eric Sandoval

At the Feb 14 Rialto City Council meeting, the council unanimously approved a letter of interest from the City of Rialto to the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBHRT)

The letter of interest doesn’t mean the city is joining the trust, it instead allows SBHRT to get an idea of which regions are intrigued by the trust and upon further information, will make a decision on joining

The San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) plans to establish the trust, along with the interested jurisdictions

By Eric Sandoval

Some of the benefits of the trust presented to the council were a flexible source of gap financing, the ability to compete for state funds, targeting solutions for regional issues and the ability to pool resources

“We want to increase and preserve our supply of housing and increase equitable access to community resources and protect against displacement and poor housing conditions,” said Monique Arellano, equity programs manager for the council of governments of San Bernardino

To this point, there has been outreach to the jurisdictions of all members of the SBCOG, and of the 25 jurisdictions, 16 have submitted a letter of interest for the fund, not including Rialto

The fund would be overseen by representatives from each region, who are appointed by said region

The preliminary priorities of the trust are based on early research and have been identified as; new construction of affordable housing, affordable housing preservation or rehabilitation, community land trust, workforce housing, pre-development loans, down payment assistance and financing for the purchase of land

At the conclusion of Arellano’s presentation, Councilmember Rafael Trujillo raised some concerns regarding the distribution of funding

“I saw a lot of work was put into what it means to join but I didn’t see a mechanism for spreading the wealth,” said Tru-

New City of Rialto employees announced and intr oduced

Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes marked the start of the 2023-24 legislative cycle at her Community Swearing-in Ceremony on Saturday, February 11 at the Steelworkers’ Auditorium in Fontana

At the Feb 14 Rialto City Council meeting, new county employees were announced, which included, Rudy Zepeda, Christian Garcia, Roberto Solis and Coby Cataldi

Zepeda is the city’s newest animal control officer, Garcia is the newest recreation programmer for the community service department and Solis is an office specialist in the city clerk department

Cataldi, a former community development director for the city of South El Monte is the city of Rialto’s newest director of community development

“I’ve been in government for 25 years and I am local to the In-

jillo

Arellano responded by saying, “The way dollars are spread is to be determined by the trust board, with one representative from each region ”

Mayor Deborah Robertson made a comment as well, applauding the trust and SBCOG for not making major decisions regarding the trust before seeing who would like to join

Robertson then made a motion to approve the letter of interest which was approved unanimously

While there is no set date yet, as to when the city will make its final decision on joining, that would be the next and final step in the process

land Empire raising my family in Corona,” said Cataldi in his introduction at the meeting

Prior to his role in El Monte, Cataldi served as the director of Orange County Development services from 2015 to 2020

Cataldi also served as the Bureau Chief for the Sacramento County Community Development Department

He also worked in Riverside County for 17 years as the managing director for county information technology and as the assistant director for the county’s economic development agency

Cataldi earned his Master of Arts in Land use planning and management/development from California State University, Fullerton

“I’m very proud to be here,” said Cataldi “We have a lot to do and a lot to prove ”

PHOTO ERIC SANDOVAL

Cataldi

Community News

The ninth annual Cal State San Bernardino Coyote Cares Day saw about 350 students, alumni, staff and faculty volunteers participate in helping the community’s underserved and needy, which this year was done over a two-day period, Friday, Feb 18, and Saturday, Feb 19

On the first day, the volunteers, which included CSUSB President Tomás D Morales and Provost Rafik Mohamed, packed, sealed and boxed dry packages of jambalaya soup mixes, which would be distributed this week to families in need

“I think it’s great It’s part of our DNA as a wonderful university community to help others,” said Morales, who was especially pleased by the turnout of about 200 students, faculty, staff and alumni “I think it’s a great turnout on a Friday afternoon ”

The next day, the packaging of the soup mixes continued but was done primarily by CSUSB alumni, who packed, sealed and boxed the dry soup mix for a two-day total of about 52,000 packages of soup, said Diane Podolske, director of the university’s Office of Community Engagement

This year the university partnered with U S Hunger, a Florida-based nonprofit organization committed to providing healthy meals to those in need, said Podolske The boxes of the packaged soup mix would be delivered to Touching Ministries, a non-denominational, faith-based nonprofit organization, which in turn will distribute them throughout the community this week, she added

Saturday morning also saw the traditional volunteer efforts as about 100 students and alumni were shuttled to locations throughout the community to help, including

volunteering at a domestic violence shelter, a food bank warehouse, two area community centers and another warehouse where they sorted out holiday toys for children

Coyote Cares Day is a day where the entire campus community can play a part in giving back and serving others, said Cam Fowler, community partnerships analyst in the Office of Community Engagement, who added that the entire campus is welcomed and encouraged to volunteer Pre-pandemic, campus members contributed over 100,000 hours of volunteer service in local communities annually While that number was affected recently by restrictions created by COVID-19 and the need to move temporarily to virtual volunteer opportunities, the university’s commitment to supporting the local community remains strong

Electrify America Announces Constr uction on Industr y Leading Renewable Energ y Pr oject

Community News

Electrify America today announced the official groundbreaking of Solar Glow™ 1, a new solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in San Bernardino County, CA, announced last year Solar Glow™ 1 is the result of a 15year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen “Electrify America has always been focused on driving sustainability forward,

which extends beyond electric vehicles and charging and into the energy needed to power the EV revolution” said Rob Barrosa, vice president technology of Electrify America “Our customers can feel proud that every charge they make on our network is backed by 100% renewable energy, and today’s groundbreaking of Solar Glow 1 showcases our future and represents our company’s values ” This investment is expected to generate 75 Megawatts (MW) at peak solar capacity,

or an estimated annual production of 225,000 Megawatt hours

“The groundbreaking of Solar Glow 1 is an important step towards additional annual renewable energy generation comparable to the energy used by over 20,000 American homes annually,” said Jigar Shah, Head of Energy Services at Electrify America [1] While the new solar facility is not expected to be online until late summer, all energy delivered to customers on Electrify America’s coast-to-coast pub-

lic, ultra-fast DC charging network is already backed by 100% renewable energy

Through the company’s purchase of environmental certificates and an interim VPPA with Terra-Gen’s existing Solar Energy Generating Systems (SEGS) IX solar thermal plant, Electrify America has committed to a net-zero carbon footprint for energy delivered to drivers charging on its network

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CSUSB alumni and staff Coyote Cares Day volunteers prepare ingredients for jambalaya soup mix to package

Outra ged par ent over the ban of f lavor ed tobacco, our kids ar e in danger

By Jennifer Engelbach

While no parent "wants" their child to smoke flavored tobacco, California's ban of the product (Proposition 31) does far more harm to our children and communities than good

Before the California State Legislature passed SB 793 in August 2020, the bill's author, Senator Jerry Hill, said, "Flavors play an outsized and dangerous role in youth tobacco initiation "

But contrary to our policymakers' assumption(s), since the ban began in California on December 21, 2022, the crime and products sold on the black market have steadily increased

On January 4, 2023, a 19 and 20-year-old male were shot dead in San Marcos after coordinating a sale of vape products from illegal dealers WHO WERE TEENAGERS

With this ban, China, Mexico cartels, and drug dealers in our neighboring states see this as an opportunity to bring the product to California illegally to make a profit - which is undoubtedly at the expense of our children's lives

If teenagers or adults want to smoke flavored tobacco, they will get their hands on it, whether sold legally or illegally But now they're getting their hands on products not approved by the FDA

A research article I read stated that the ban of flavored tobacco in regions across the U S is causing a rapid rise in retail opportunities for the black and gray markets

In this article, a knockoff manufacturer called madein-china com is a popular site where people purchase flavored tobacco products when not accessible in their region

So I followed the link, searched through the website, and sure enough - it's convenient and easily accessible

And who knows what these products could be laced with?

With the rise in fentanyl-laced products in California and across the U S , I can see this ban further propelling the epidemic of overdoses and killing more of our children

Instead of integrating such a blanket policy, the time and millions of dollars poured into the Proposition 31 campaign should have been used to educate our children about flavored tobacco use, the dangers of the illegal market, and the fentanyl epidemic

It's evident that our policymakers did not plan this one out, as they've quickly made way for criminals to thrive and are putting our children's health and safety at risk

There must be a much better solution than the one in place

*These are not the views of Inland Empire Community News

San Ber nardino Selects Zum to Pr ovide Safe, Ef ficient and Sustainable, Tech-Enabled Student Transpor tation

Community News

San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) has awarded a five year transportation contract, totaling $79 5 million, to Zum, the leader in modern student transportation With this decision, the district joins a growing national movement to commit to cleaner, safer and more equitable transportation for students and families

SBCUSD serves nearly 47,000 students in 72 schools San Bernardino joins the growing number of innovative school districts that have partnered with Zum, including Los Angeles Unified School District, San Francisco Unified School District, Oakland Unified School District, Metro Nashville Public Schools and Seattle Public Schools

Benefits of Zum include:

More equitable: Modernizing transportation across the district can address inequalities the current system exacerbates Students with longer average times on buses report lower grades, fewer social activities and poorer study habits

Because low-income families, children of color and children with special needs are more likely to depend on school buses, they're disproportionately affected By selecting Zum, districts are demonstrating their commitment to modernizing student transportation to ensure equity and access for all students

Safer and more reliable: Zum's technology is built to keep students safe from the mo-

ment they get on the bus until they are back home Through the Zum app, parents are able to view the complete profile of their child's driver, along with real-time information about vehicle location and their child's pickup or dropoff time and status District administrators and operators are able to track rides in a map view from start to finish, and routes are adjusted in real time to account for absent students or traffic issues At the same time, drivers are able to preview all students on assigned routes, along with important supplemental information for each student where necessary

Through Zum's proprietary safety technology, driver training, and certification program, SafeGuard, all drivers not only meet and exceed all state and federal requirements but also are trained on and required to adhere to specific protocols while picking up or dropping off students and while driving The Zum platform also ensures timely, secure and centralized reporting to keep everyone appropriately informed

Cleaner and greener: Transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions As the first and only 100% carbon neutral student transportation company in the U S , Zum is committed to transitioning school bus fleets to electric vehicles In fact, through its Net Zero Initiative, the company has already offset 100% of its fleet's carbon emissions

"With this decision, San Bernardino will be able to deliver superior service built around the needs of students, families and the teachers, administrators and drivers

committed to creating the best educational experience for children,” said Ritu Narayan, founder and CEO at Zum "Zum is at the forefront of a transformation in student transportation, helping schools move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to safer greener more reliable transportation services ”

“San Bernardino City Unified looks forward to adding Zum to our transportation system," said Marie Espinosa, Director of Transportation, San Bernardino City Unified School District "Our students deserve the best, and Zum will help us bring a higher level of service to our school community San Bernardino City Unified School District challenged all of our transportation partners to add real-time communication about the location of buses for parents and invest in a greener fleet that will make neighborhoods along bus routes healthier Zum was chosen because they met our high expectations "

Zum offers its drivers competitive pay, flexibility and strong training programs, resulting in excellent job satisfaction overall Zum's culture, driver satisfaction and benefits have already helped their partner districts overcome obstacles in the face of a nationwide driver shortage

If you are interested in joining the Zum team please visit the website here or attend Zum’s upcoming job fair on February 23, 2023 at 10am to 6pm at Hilton Garden Inn San Bernardino (1755 S Waterman Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92408)

A National Movement School districts and families across the U S are already starting to see the benefits of working with Zum: San Francisco Unified School District is on track to save $15 million over the next five years In Oakland, the number of students spending more than one hour on a bus has dropped from 70 percent to less than 10 percent

Zum is available nationwide, serving thousands of schools, including the nation’s second largest school district Los Angeles Unified School District, across the U S For more information, visit: www ridezum com

About Zum

Zum has reimagined student transportation the nation’s largest mass transit system Our robust operations and integrated end-to-end cloud-based platform provides a modern student transportation service for school districts purpose-built around the needs of kids and the expectations of their families

Zūm provides one seamless, real-time interface for parents, drivers, schools, districts, administrators and operators to transport children safely and with increased visibility and personalized care Always investing in the wellbeing of the communities Zum is also the only carbon neutral student transportation provider in the nation with plans to go Net Zero with EV transition Learn more at www ridezum com

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Documents posted through the D str ct s OpenGov website portal Proposals must be submitted electronically up to but not later than Tuesday March 21 2023 at 1:00 p m , at h t t p s : / / p r o c u r e m e n t o p e ngov com/portal/sbcusd

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Community News

The San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) invites community members to review and comment on the draft Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Integrated Plan, which includes fiscal years 2023/24 through 2025/26

The draft plan is a comprehensive report that illustrates the impact made by DBH and its contracted partners in addressing the behavioral health needs of San Bernardino County This report also includes the proposed changes to MHSA programing for the upcoming fiscal years

View and comment on the draft plan by visiting https://wp sbcounty gov/dbh/pr ograms/mhsa/ now until March 15, 2023

For additional information on the update or to request interpretation services or disabilityrelated accommodations, please call (800) 722-9866 (dial 7-1-1 for TTY users) or

e m a i l mhsa@dbh sbcounty gov

“The draft plan demonstrates the expansion of the public behavioral health system of care, promoting wellness, recovery and resilience for our county,” said DBH Director Dr Georgina Yoshioka

“Community is at the center of what we do, therefore it is important that you share feedback for DBH to plan on further developing our services ”

The MHSA was passed by California voters in November 2004 and is funded by a one percent tax surcharge on personal income over $1 million per year

DBH, through the MHSA, is supporting the Countywide Vision by providing behavioral health services and ensuring residents have the resources they need to promote wellness, recovery, and resilience in the community

Information on the Countywide Vision and on DBH can be found at www sbcounty gov

Over 100 books donated to San Ber nardino librar y to continue legacy during Black Histor y Month

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Over a hundred books from the library of Dr Margaret Hill were donated today to the Dorothy Inghram Branch Library in San Bernardino with the goal of continuing her life-long legacy of supporting literacy

An educator for more than 50 years as well as a First 5 San Bernardino Commissioner before her passing in 2021, Dr Hill supported efforts to improve literacy scores for students by making books available

According to First 5 San Bernardino Executive Director Karen Scott who facilitated the donation, Dr Hill was committed to improving literacy, especially for African American children “She loved to read and had amassed a wonderful collection of books by African American authors on topics relevant to people of color,” Scott explained

Previously, nearly 200 of Dr

Hill’s books were provided to the San Bernardino County library system in 2022

Scott shared that Dr Hill consistently encouraged reading throughout her legendary career “Her extensive home library is a valuable donation to the African American community, and I sincerely thank the leadership of the Dorothy Inghram Library for their partnership in this recent endeavor,” Scott concluded Dorothy Inghram, the first black educator in San Bernardino County, and Dr Hill were good friends and colleagues which makes this donation even more poignant Inghram is remembered and honored by the library that bears her name, located on the west side of San Bernardino, in the heart of the African American community

This planned donation coincides with the national commemoration of Black History Month