EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 58, NO. 41
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Abdel Hussein, Jamie Villalobos crowned San Bernardino High’s 2021 Mr. and Miss Cardinals By Maryjoy Duncan
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oise, grace and sophistication took center stage on Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts when 17 San Bernardino High School contestants competed in the first-ever combined 17th Annual Mr. and Miss Cardinal pageant. Seniors Abdel Hussein and Jamie Villalobos were crowned 2021 Mr. and Miss Cardinals, respectively.
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The combined Mr. and Miss Cardinal Pageant took place at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts on Ssaturday, Sept. 25. Pictured from left: Ashley Torres, Trinity Ortega, Laura Galindo, Kylee Bravo, Carmel Gonzales, Miss Cardinal Jamie Villalobos, Mr. Cardinal Abdel Hussein, and Saul Felix.
“I look forward to going to a lot of events, meeting new people, getting more involved in the community, and being a role model,” said Hussein, who’s enrolled in AP/honors classes and maintains a remarkable 4.5 GPA. For him the most impactful part of the competition was the feeling of unity among students when the winners were announced. “Everyone was happy for each Cardinal, cont. on next pg.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announces casino rebrand to Yaamava’ Resor t & Casino at San Manuel
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PHOTO SAN MANUEL San Manuel Casino has rebranded and will now be known as Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, a milestone moment and new era in Southern California gaming and hospitality.
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he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (“San Manuel” or the “Tribe”) and the San Manuel Entertainment Authority (“SMEA”) announced on Friday, that San Manuel Casino is now Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, a milestone moment introducing a new era in
Southern California gaming and hospitality. SMEA will continue to serve as the owners of the bestin-class casino and resort while the name change allows the Tribe to pursue additional growth opportunities and serve the community under the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians enterprise.
What started 35 years ago as a humble bingo hall has since evolved into one of Southern California’s premier destinations for gaming, entertainment, and culinary delights. As part of its three-phase expansion project, earlier this year the casino added additional slot machines bringing
the total to more than 6,500, an additional high-limit gaming room, three retail shops and new bars and restaurants around the property. This December, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino will open its new 17-floor hotel featuring 432 guest rooms, includYaamava’, cont. on next pg.