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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 58, NO. 39

Se ptember 16, 2021

City honors fallen heroes on 9/11

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RICARDO TOMBOC

The City of San Bernardino observed September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (9/11 Day), to honor those killed and injured on September 11, 2001 - first responders, and the countless others who serve to defend the nation’s freedom at home and around the globe. A large flag was draped over city hall as a symbol of pride and patriotism.

Mt. Ver non Cor ridor Small Business Consor tia hosts community meeting to demand fair share of funds By Manny B. Sandoval

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n Thursday, Sept. 9, the Mt. Vernon Corridor Small Business Consortia held a community meeting where small business owners demanded their fair share (in micro-grants) of the city’s $77 million American Rescue Plan Funds. San Bernardino City Council discussed allocation of the funds in early August, but small business owners were left out. Local small business owners, including Juan Pollo and Gus Jr., were in attendance providing testimonial in front of city elected officials, and an estimated 70 attendees in the banquet room at Mitla Cafe, in San Bernardino’s west side. Funds, cont. on next pg.

PHOTO RICARDO TOMBOC Dozens of small business owners coming together to demand San Bernardino City Council allocate them their fair-share of the city’s $77 million American Rescue Plan Funds. San Bernardino City Mayor John Valdivia attended the meeting, pictured front right.


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