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Joseph “Yo-Yo” Renee Ber ver

College Corps is the first-of-its-kind state service and career development program that provides students with financial support and professional experience while engaging in meaningful community action around education, climate, and food insecurity The program is currently being implemented in 45 partner campuses across the state of California

As the pandemic disrupted the lives of everyone, College Corps aims to provide opportunities for students to apply their course knowledge to realworld experiences, acquire work-related skills, and understand their role in the community The program also helps students find their purpose and turn to their site host for guidance

The program's virtual briefing was a great way for media partners to learn about the transformative experiences of students and the organizations where they work College Corps is hopeful that the program will continue to be successful in helping students find their purpose and become valuable members of their communities

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The highly-anticipated West Valley Connector moved one step closer Monday with formal presentation of $86 75 million in funding for the 100% zero-emission Bus Rapid Transit system that will link Ontario International Airport, two Metrolink lines and multiple activity centers from Pomona to Rancho Cucamonga

Representatives from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) joined the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Omnitrans and local and regional leaders during a presentation ceremony at the Santa Fe Depot The $86 75 million in funding was awarded through FTA’s Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Small Starts program and will cover roughly one-third of the Connector ’s estimated $262 67 million Phase One capital cost

We are sad to announce the passing of Joseph “Yo-Yo”

Renee Berver of Colton, CA

He died on 2/22/23, at home at the age of 58

Joe was born on 11/14/1965 to Erlinda Villalobos & Joe Berver in San Bernardino County Joe worked at a truck stop His hobbies were riding and collecting low rider bikes and cars His activities consisted of daily runs and working out

Joe was preceded in death by his mother, father, brothers

Ronnie, Dennis and Beto Berver, nephew Dennis Berver and niece Patty Ana Berver

He is survived by brothers Robert, Anthony and Jose Berver, sister Pam Berver of Colton, CA, daughter Mandy Berver and son Joseph Berver, along with many loving family members

Services will be held on March, 29, 2023 at 11:30am at San Salvador Church located at 178 W K St, Colton, CA 92324

The 19-mile Bus Rapid Transit system is a critical piece in San Bernardino County’s emergence as a modern, sustainable transit hub in one of the country’s most dynamic population and economic centers The Bus Rapid Transit system will feature 40-foot zero-emission buses and 21 new commuter stations stations, connecting key locations across Western San Bernardino County as part of Omnitrans’ sbX BRT service

Other projects underway or in various planning stages include the Redlands Passenger Rail/Arrow System, which eventually will feature the first hydrogen-powered zero-emission passenger train in North America; a planned high-speed rail line from Las Vegas to the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station and a proposed tunnel connecting Metrolink to ONT

“Thanks to the West Valley Connector, people who live and work in San Bernadino County will have a faster, more affordable travel option to get to jobs, schools, and visit friends and family,” said FTA Administrator Nuria Fernandez

The funding award clears the way for construction of the highly-anticipated system to begin later this year Phase One of the project will include an upgrade of a portion of existing Route 61, which runs along Holt Boulevard, adding approximately 3 5 miles of a center-running dedicated bus-only lanes

“We’re so grateful to FTA, the Department of Transportation and U S Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for their ongoing support of the West Valley Connector and the work we’re doing to build one of the most modern, efficient and innovative transit corridors in the United States,” said Art Bishop, President of the SBCTA Board of Directors

“Without this infrastructure support from FTA and the Department of Transportation, it would not be possible to conceive and implement transformational partnerships and projects like West Valley Connector to build the future of San Bernardino County,” said Omnitrans Board of Directors Chair John Dutrey

Said Alan D Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority Board of Commissioners, “The support we’re getting for these projects validates the critically important role the Inland Empire and Ontario International Airport play in creating opportunities and a better future for ourselves, Southern California, the state and our nation,”

For more details on the West Valley Connector project itself, please visit: goSBCTA com/WestValleyConnector