EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 57, NO. 33
August 08, 2019
Assemblyman Ramos presents City of San Ber nardino $3 million to update general plan By Maryjoy Duncan
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he City of San Bernardino will have a blueprint for economic development in the form of a comprehensive update to the city’s general plan through $3 million in funding secured by Assemblymember James C. Ramos in the 2019-2020 California state budget. The city last conducted its general plan in 2005.
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Assemblymember James C. Ramos, middle, secured funding in the amount of $3 million for the comprehensive update to the City of San Bernardino’s general plan, which was last conducted in 2005. Pictured are San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia, left, and 3rd Ward Councilman Juan Figueroa during the commemorative check presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the Feldheym Central Library.
“An update to the general plan is needed, and why that is vital for the community, the city and region is because the general plan will give you a blueprint to show where development can take place in the City of San Bernardino,” said Ramos on Tuesday during the commemorative check presentation at the Feldheym Central Library. “(The plan) will also serve as a blueprint for the stability and climate Plan, cont. on next pg.
Residents, cur rent and for mer city officials bid Captain Lawhead farewell Community News
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31-year veteran of the San Bernardino Police Department, Captain Rich Lawhead celebrated his retirement with a standing-room only celebration at the Mexico Cafe on Tuesday, July 30. Residents paid tribute to Lawhead’s dedicated service to the city with an inscribed plaque that expressed their appreciation for his tireless efforts to improve San Bernardino.
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Captain Rich Lawhead was joined by his father and daughter at the Mexico Cafe on Tuesday, July 30 during a bittersweet retirement celebration following a 31-year career with the San Bernardino Police Department. More photos on next page.
“I will miss the residents and people I serve more than anybody,” Lawhead announced with his father and daughter Samantha by his side. “I didn’t live (in San Bernardino) but treated it like it was my house. I love this place, I think San Bernardino is a wonderful place and on the road. We’ve always had our political issues, but this is a great place, a great city. I would not be where I am today without the residents... I truly owe you a debt of gratitude and I will never forget it.”