EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 58, NO. 28
July 01, 2021
San Bernardino High alumnus, Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison to host football camp this Friday By Maryjoy Duncan
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Have a safe 4th of Jul y weekend!
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lexander Mattison, 2016 San Bernardino High School (SBHS) graduate and current Minnesota Vikings running back, returns to the city to host two I AM GIFTED youth football camp sessions this Friday, July 2 at SBHS for 1st through 6th graders at 1 p.m., and 6th - 12th graders later at 5 p.m. Athletes for Life is still accepting sign-ups (details below). Mattison is teaming up with NFL Play 60 - designed to educate, encourage and empower youth while teaching them the proper skills and techniques such as passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting. Youth learn in an age-appropriate manner based on their cognitive and physical maturity. Mattison, cont. on next pg.
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ALEXANDER MATTISON
SBHS graduate and current NFL player Alexander Mattison returns to his hometown to give back to his community through the I AM GIFTED youth football camp this Friday at San Bernardino High School.
S B Food Fest r etu r n s to dow nt own San Ber n ar dino By Ricardo Tomboc
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n Saturday, June 26th, following many months of COVID-19 shutdown, the San Bernardino Food Fest has returned to Court Street Square. 15 vendors participated in the opening with live entertainment at the Court Street Square stage.
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Every Food Fest food vendor is required to be licensed by both the City and County Health Department. Each food vendor is also required to pass an onsite inspection by the County Fire Department. During the event, four armed security guards roamed the vicinity maintaining a safe environment.
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Several San Bernardino City dignitaries showed up for the event including Councilpersons Fred Shorett, Sandra Ibarra, Damon Alexander, Theodore Sanchez, and Ben Reynoso.
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From left: San Bernardino Second Ward Council person Sandra Ibarra, Jovi and Misael Rodriguez owners of Jovi’s Diner.
Jovi’s Diner was one of the venFood Fest, cont. on next pg.