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San Ber nardino leader s push back decision on extending marijuana moratorium

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espite spending several hours discussing the future of marijuana regulation, the San Bernardino City

Council decided to reconvene on The Council and city staff spent February 1--a day before the city’s nearly six hours going over possi45-day moratorium is set to ble options relating to cannabis expire--to decide on whether to regulation. extend a citywide ban to up to 10 months.

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River side Women’s March becomes platfor m f or inter sectional social issues

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housands of people-both women and men-gathered at the Historic Courthouse in downtown Riverside on Saturday Jan. 20 for this year’s Women’s March.

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People marched 12 blocks (or 1 mile) from the courthouse through 11th Street near the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the Mission Inn, and Main Street.

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San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis, left, and Councilmembers Henry Nickel, center, and Bessine Littlefield-Richard, right, listening to an HdL consultant speak on marijuana regulation during a special council meeting on January 22, 2017. The City Council will decide on February 1 whether to extend a moratorium on all cannabis activities up to 10 months.

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Artist and activist Nosente Uhuti speaking to the thousands of people during the Riverside Women’s March on January 20, 2018.

The event was organized by an array of social justice and political groups, who adamantly expressed how women’s issues intersect with immigration, poverty and homelessness, sexual assault, criminal justice, environmental, LGBTQIA, and labor rights issues to name a few.

“Women’s rights are [also] human rights,” said Camilla Bradford. “We are here and March, cont. on next page

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he San Bernardino Public Library will host a screening of Shamanic Trekker with filmmaker Emmanuel Itier on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2:30 PM in the Bing Wong Auditorium at the Feldheym Central Library at 555 W. 6th Street. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Itier.

Shamanic Trekker is a journey to the source of Shamanism in Peru, the indigenous Q’ero tribe located in the High Andes mountain region. The Q’ero are the last of the Incas – a tribe of 600 who sought refuge at altitudes about 14,000 feet in order to escape the conquering conquistadors. For 500 years the Q’ero elders have preserved a sacred prophecy of a great change, or “pachacuti,” in which the world would be turned right-side-up, harmony and order would be restored, and chaos and disorder ended. The Q’ero have served as the caretakers of the rites and prophecies of their Inca ancestors.

The filmmakers received the rights directly from the tribe of Q’ero shamans and traveled to the secret sacred ritual locations known to the tribe for centuries.

They also explored the way indigenous Shamans interact with the “spiritual tourism” industry.

In addition to his documentary series, Emmanuel Itier is an experienced feature film producer. He directed the thriller Tell me no Lies and the horror film Scarecrow. Itier acted as a coproducer and financing consultant for Johnny Mnemonic, Another 9 1/2 weeks, Shattered Image, ‘The Dentist, and Progeny.

Itier has also been a successful music and film journalist for rock magazines, French TV networks, and the Internet for the last twenty five years. He grew up in France and moved to the USA twenty five years ago.

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School board recognizes outstanding students

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he San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education honored 12 students with an Outstanding Student Award at the December 5, 2017, Board meeting. The San Bernardino Symphony also recognized students by providing them and their families with free symphony tickets.

Outstanding Student Award winners are recognized for achievement in academics, athletics, fine arts, or citizenship or for showing significant improvement in these areas. Students are encouraged to have hope for the future by thinking about their long-term educational and career goals.

Holcomb Elementary School Outstanding Students First-grader Kaylen Capetillo is a model student. She is always on task and excels in all academic subjects. She is caring and an empathetic helper in class. Kaylen would like to become a teacher.

Sixth-grader Angel Escobar is a school ambassador who always sets a great example for how to behave appropriately. Angel is successful academically and enjoys playing the violin. Angel would like to attend college and study to be an architect.

Sixth-grader Lilly Gomez is an avid reader and shows a strong thirst for knowledge. She is always up for a challenge, and shows all the traits of an International Baccalaureate learner. Lilly wants to become a geologist someday.

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Whereas city leaders continued to affirm their careful approach in regulating marijuana, residents say they are annoyed by the city’s inaction.

Among those frustrated with Monday’s discussions was Damon Alexander, the chairman of a citizen’s advisory committee that made several recommendations on cultivation and business regulation last year.

“We did all the heavy lifting and covered all the issues necessary,” said Alexander. “And we weren’t even taken into consideration.

This has already been done. Why do we continue to reinvent the wheel and waste the time of residents and the cannabis industry?”

According to staff reports, the city is recommending extending

Kendall Elementary School Outstanding Students

Fourth-grader Tyler Franzen is an outstanding student. He excels in all subjects, is a role model for good behavior, and has good attendance. His favorite subject is reading because he says it takes him to another world. Tyler wants to become a kindergarten teacher.

Fourth-grader Tiana Pham is a role model at Kendall. She excels in all subjects and treats others with respect. She loves school, which may explain her perfect attendance record since kindergarten. Tiana wants to become a pediatrician.

Fifth-grader Leah Montero is an exceptional student. She has perfect attendance and excels in both reading and math. She is also a student leader and role model.

Leah wants to be the valedictorian of her high school and then attend Harvard or Princeton.

North Verdemont Elementary School Outstanding Students Fifth-grader Celeste Davila is a scholar and a role model for her peers. She is hard working, kind, and well behaved. She has goals and she isn’t afraid to put in the hard work to reach them. Celeste would like to attend UCLA and study veterinarian medicine.

Sixth-grader Sophia Marquez is respected by her classmates because she is honest and fair. She is an excellent reader and a talented musician. She was selected to play

the 45-day ban on all cannabis activities to “provide adequate time to consider comprehensive cannabis regulations.”

If they do not succeed in extending the moratorium after February 2, the state will be allowed to regulate marijuana for San Bernardino One of the irritations in addressing regulation is getting a grasp of the facts, said Councilman Henry Nickel.

“As of now this is very much still an emotional issue,” Nickel said. “We need to give the public some real facts, and that includes what the real costs of enforcement are and what the consequence of real enforcement will be in terms of their wallet and their pocket book.”

Nickel also said the city needs to address “the elephant in the

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The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education named three Paakuma’ K–8 School students as Outstanding Students for December 2017.

the violin for last year’s honor orchestra. Sophia would like to attend UCLA and become a nurse or an author.

Fourth-grader Michael Moffit is a valuable member of the school community. He is respectful, insightful, and willing to help others. He has great reading comprehension and math skills.

Michael plans to attend college and become a video game developer.

room” regarding potential federal intervention with regard to the Justice Department’s decision to continue to prosecute for what they consider marijuana crimes.

As of January 22, Assistant City Attorney Steven Graham said their office has not read any statements from the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals over a change in enforcement priorities.

“If we do, we’ll communicate that to the Council,” he said.

Cannabis Consultant HdL is helping city leaders address issues pertaining to cannabis taxes, land permits, method of sale and consumption, and enforcement costs to name a few.

City leaders have confirmed they will host several town hall meetings to receive further input from the public on cannabis regulation.

Paakuma’ K–8 School Outstanding Students Sixth-grader Julia Mendez is a top-notch student who is excited about school and learning. She takes pride in her work and is always ready to be challenged. Julia looks forward to attending Cal State San Bernardino and becoming a teacher.

Eighth-grader Wendy Perez is known for her academic excellence and her athletic interests.

She is focused on her education, and that inspires her classmates to do the same. Wendy wants to attend college and earn a nursing degree while playing professional volleyball.

Kindergartener Matthew Smith is an amazing role model. He is respectful, responsible, and has lots of school spirit. He works hard and is always willing to help his classmates. Matthew wants to become a chef and open his own cooking school.

he Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library welcome donations of used books and other materials that are in good condition. The Library staff will evaluate materials for addition to the collection in accordance with the Library Materials Selection Policy. Gift materials that cannot be used in the collection will be given to the Friends for sale in their bookstore, which in turn benefits the Library.

Donations can include books (all genres, hardback and paperback); records/vinyl; Audiobooks; audio cassettes; VHS/DVD/Blu-ray; sewing patterns; puzzles &

games; magazines; newspapers; jewelry; scarves; purses; perfume/cologne; art supplies; school supplies; computer games/software; video games; and CD’s.

The Friends of the Library sell the items in their bookstore and at their book sales at the Feldheym Central Library. The proceeds from these book sales are donated back to the Library to support programs. Receipts for tax purposes are available in the Library Administration Office or at the Information Desks. For more information or to request donation pick-ups within San Bernardino City, call 909-381-8251

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Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library seeking donations

March

we’re speaking out.”

This year’s march also focused on sexual harassment and assault-issues that are being addressed through the #metoo and #timesup national movements.

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Starting Over Executive Director and lawyer Vonya Quarles called to question the commitment of white women, who she believes is the new growing population inside prisons.“It’s coming after you, white women, and I will stand with you in this fight,” she said.

Deaf actress and activist Terrylene Sacchetti spoke on behalf of the women whose hearing impairments have made them unfortunate victims of sexual abuse.

She told the thousands in attendance she and others will no longer be accepting that.

“We deaf women need to register and vote,” Sacchetti expressed with sign language.

Other speakers spoke about the racial and economic barriers women of color continue to endure. For example, many AfricanAmerican and Latino women continue to be incarcerated disproportionately, Starting Over

Executive Director and Lawyer Vonya Quarles said. She called to question the commitment of white women, who she believes is the new growing population inside prisons.

“It’s coming after you, white women, and I will stand with you in this fight,” Quarles said. “But we have to reciprocate. I will never vote against my own interests or yours.”

Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective organizer Alondra Naves called on people to use their platforms to “go beyond the vote” to help immigrant women.

“We ask that you use your privileges to support local efforts to end immigrant imprisonment,” she said. “We ask that you take our words to heart today and leave this march with an understanding that there is still work to be done and calls to be made.”

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reflective of and responsive to all Californians.

Exhibits, Theatre & Seminars, Workshops:

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Congratulations: Lydia M. Villarreal, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Irvine Foundation has announced the addition of two members to its Foundation Board. Congratulations to our very own Dr. Paulette BrownHinds, founder of Voice Media Ventures, publisher of Black Voice News and Voice News, a community leader and local philanthropist.

Also named to the Foundation Board is Eliseo Medina, a labor activist starting with the United Farm Workers who has had a distinguished career with Service Employees International Union (SEIU). He became the first Mexican American elected to a top position at the SEIU and has had a decades long career as a labor strategist.

The Irvine Foundation whose mission is “to expand opportunity for the people of California” currently is focusing on three goals: • Increasing the number of low-income young people who complete high school on time and earn a postsecondary credential by age 25; • Promoting engagement in the arts for all Californians - the kind that embraces and advances the diverse ways that we experience the Arts, and that strengthens our ability to thrive together in a dynamic and complex social environment; and • Advancing effective public policy decision-making that is

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Monday, January 27 - the Friends of the San Bernardino Library present “Shamanic Trekker: Journey to the Source” at 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Norman Feldheym Library, 555 W. 6th Street. This documentary film focuses on the source of Shamanism in Peru, the indigenous Q’ero tribe located in the High Andes. This tribe of 600 is the last of the Incas. For information call: 909.381.8251.

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structors are Ricardo & Teri simultaneously reading as a single Tomboc. For information call: word - indignity - and two separate 909.289.0044 or 909. 862.8130. words - in dignity.

These two meanings capture preThursday, February 1 - Inlandia cisely what the exhibit examines: Institute’s Arts Walk for Book experiences with oppression, disLovers presents “Magical Realism crimination, bigotry, exclusion, 101 with Barbe Hammer” at the stigma, and prejudice, and simultaRiverside Public Library, 3581 Mis- neously the pride and self-respect sion Inn Ave., Riverside. This mini that is necessary for everyone facing workshop features a writing exer- injustice. cise and a reading from Stephanie The Museum is located in the uniBarbe Hammer’s forthcoming book versity’s College of Social and BeDelicious Strangeness. For informa- havioral Sciences building’s third tion call: 951.790.2458 or email: in- floor, room SB-306. The Museum landia@inlandiainstitute.org. is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information and to Now to February 18 - the Inland arrange tours call the museum diEmpire Museum of Art, 1334 North rector at 909.537.5505 or visit: Benson Avenue, Upland, presents https://csbs.csusb.edu/anthropolgyits exhibition “Moon of Many Ped- museum. Admission is free, parking als”. Featured artists: Sumi Foley, is $6.00 Penny McElroy, Snezana Saraswati Petrovic, and Cindy Rinne who, in Now - February 10, 2019 - the their works, capture the essence of Los Angeles County Museum’s change, cycles, pilgrimage, and har- Autry Museum of the American mony with all creations done in West presents La Raza. This exhibit color, luminance, and texture. There features more than 200 archive phoare a variety of scales resembling tos from La Raza, the Los Angeles the waxing, full, waning, and new Newspaper Central to the Chicano moon. Pedals fall in strips of silk, Rights Movement in the 1960s and layers of images over light, collage 1970s. Between 1967 and 1977, La of cultures, people in nature, and Raza was witness to and participant stories of soothsayers. The exhibit in the movement for social justice. will run until February 18th. For in- The Museum is located at 4700 formation and for by appointment Western Heritage Way in Los Angeviewing call: 909.941.3993. les.

Saturday, January 27 to Sunday, February 11 - Lifehouse Theater, 1135 N. Church Street, Redlands, presents A Dangerous Mystery: The Death of Sherlock Holmes. In this production the famous detective becomes entangled within a deadly scheme orchestrated by his archenemy, Professor Moriarty. Performances begin Saturday, January 27 and will continue weekends through Sunday, February 11, 2018. Performances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2:15 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For Now to Sunday, February 25, ticket and general information call: 2018 - the Ontario Museum of His909.335.3037 or visit: www.life- tory & Art, 225 S. Euclid Ave., preshousetheater.com. ents Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African-American Monday, January 29 - A Ser- Art in Southern California. This vants Heart CDI will host A Finan- free admission exhibit highlights the cial Fitness Workshop at 4:00 p.m. diversity of artistic styles and viat the Norman Feldheym Library, sions of regional artists and the in555 West 6th Street, San fluence of the raw and expressive Bernardino. This free two-hour beauty of the African American exworkshop is focused on improving perience. An Exhibit Reception and a person’s financial situation. Light Artist Talk will be held on Saturday, refreshments, raffle, and free gifts January 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. for all attendees.

For information call: 909.395.2510.

Tuesday’s, January 30, February 6 & February 13 - the Highland Senior Center is offering Free Ballroom Dance Classes at 7:00 p.m. at. 3102 Highland Ave., classes are open to all ages. The Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, ChaCha, Hustle, Swing and Merengue featured. In-

Now - December 11, 2018 - the California State University San Bernardino Anthropology presents “In/Dignity” an exhibit aimed at exploring and dismantling intolerance through the experiences of Inland Empire residents. In/Dignity takes its title from a double entendre

Save the Date:

Friday, January 26 - San Bernardino Generation Now (SBGN) presents Spirits & Art from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Garcia Center for the Arts, 536 West 11th Street, San Bernardino. This fun event for persons over 21 years of age promotes creativity and social connection. Attendees will be guided by a local artist and provided aprons. Cost of ticket includes painting supplies and canvas. Wine is available for a minimal cost. All proceeds support the Garcia Center.

Williford at 909.886.4659.

Saturday, January 27 - the United Pomona Valley M.E.Ch.A Chicano Theatre presents “Los Vendidos”, a play by Luis Valdez.

This event is also a Banquet Fundraiser at Bella’s Artes Gallery, 244 S. Gary Ave., Pomona at 5:00 p.m. Organizers hope to raise funds for scholarships and programs for MEChA students.

Saturday, January 27 - Our Lady of Hope-World Youth Day Group is hosting the 1st Clergy vs. Youth Soccer Match at 2:00 p.m. at Aquinas High School, 2772 Sterling Ave., San Bernardino. Proceeds from this event go to funding travel for members of the group to the World Youth Day 2019 in Panama City. Entry is $1.00 with an available snack bar. For information call Anthony Hernandez at 909.800.0194 or Mariela Gonzalez at 909.856.2232.

Saturday, January 27 - the Asian Pacific Lunar Festival of SoCal will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Riverside.

Featured are a parade, shows, food and fireworks. This free family friendly event will also have a Children’s Village Petting Zoo and Health Expo. For more information v i s i t : www.LunarFestRiverside.com.

February 2018 -Black History Month

Favorite Quote: “You would better educate ten women into the practice of liberal principles than to organize a thousand on a platform of intolerance and bigotry.”

- Susan B. Anthony To submit an event or information for Gloria's Corner please email: gloscalendar@gmail.com.

Saturday, January 27 - Aquinas Deadline is Friday at noon each High School will hold its Annual week.

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Poet s K at ie For d , Alis on B en is W h it e t o r ea d, d is cu ss wor ks

nlandia Institute’s Conversations at the Culver presents The Surviving Child: A reading and discussion with poets Katie Ford and Alison Benis

White. This event will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 1 pm at the UCR Barbara and Art Culver Center of the Arts building located at 3834 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501.

neck.’ Yet this stunning collection does much more, confronting instead the philosophical problems inherent in our desire to memorialize the lost other in language. . . .” Los Angeles Review of Books on ‘Please Bury Me in This’

Katie Ford is the award-winning author of four books of poetry, including ‘If You Have To Go’, forthcoming in August 2018 from Graywolf Press. She is Professor of Creative Writing and Director of the MFA Program at the University of California, Riverside.

In his review of Ford’s Blood Lyrics, Kyle Martindale says, “We may read Katie Ford’s Blood Lyrics, in the way that we may live for a while beside a master poet, and join in her pangs and violet epiphanies. There is transport to be found in her book—in the sheer tremendousness of her images, and the leaping power of her metaphors, often leaping simultaiecn photo courtesy HELGE neously into mystery while renBREKKE dering certainties.”

Katie Ford is the award-winning author of four books of poAllison Benis White is the author etry. she and White will be at of ‘Please Bury Me in This’ the ucr Barbara and Art cul- (2017), ‘Small Porcelain Head’, ver center of the Arts on sun- selected by Claudia Rankine for day, Feb. 4. the Levis Prize in Poetry, and

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Allison Benis White is the author of ‘please Bury Me in this’ (2017), ‘small porcelain head’, selected by claudia rankine for the Levis prize in poetry, and ‘self-portrait with crayon’.

‘Self-Portrait with Crayon’.

“‘I want to tell you something memorable,’ White writes, ‘something you could wear around your

This event is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Inlandia at 951 790 2458 or email inlandia@inlandiainstitute.org.

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Ir vine Foundation installs new members to board of directors

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Maryjoy Duncan

ongratulations to Dr. Paulette Brown-Hinds and Eliseo Medina who were recently installed as new members to the Irvine Foundation’s Board of Directors. As you all know. Brown-Hinds is the daughter of San Bernardino resident and former Assembly woman Cheryl Brown.

Brown-Hinds is the publisher of both Black Voice News and Voice newspaper in Riverside. She founded Voice Media Ventures, a multimedia company and strategic communications firm that specializes in community engagement.

Eliseo Medina is a well-known labor organizer and former International Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Medina began his career as a labor activist at age 19, when he joined fellow grape-pickers to participate in the historic United Farm Workers’ strike in Delano, California. He became the first Mexican American elected to a top position at the SEIU when he became International Executive Vice President in 1996. He was elected International Secretary-

Colleges need to provide locks on classroom doors

Treasurer in 2010.

If you’re not familiar with the foundation as I wasn’t, here are some tidbits taken from its website.

The Irvine Foundation is charged with expanding economic opportunity so more California families and young adults are self sufficient, as well as expanding political opportunity so more low-income Californians are engaged and have some influence.

Since 1937, The James Irvine Foundation has provided more than $1.6 billion in grants to more than 3,600 nonprofit organizations across California. The guiding principle in all their grantmaking is to expand opportunity, and in 2016 it announced a specific focus of expanding economic and political opportunity for California families and young adults that are working but struggling with poverty.

The Irvine Foundation is also committed to current initiatives, which are culminating over the next 1-3 years and are focused on the following goals:

Increasing the number of lowincome young people who complete high school on time and earn a postsecondary credential by age 25;

Promoting engagement in the arts for all Californians — the kind that embraces and advances the diverse ways that we experience the arts, and that strengthens our ability to thrive together in a dynamic and complex social environment; and

Advancing effective public policy decision-making that is reflective of and responsive to all Californians.

On Wednesday, January 10th, as my honors philosophy class was wrapping up at Cal State San Bernardino, several of my students informed me that our school had just sent an emergency email advising us to “shelter in place.” The reason: there were reports of gunshots fired on campus, with a bullet shattering a window in the Visual Arts building. Fortunately, no one was injured.

My students and I sheltered in place that evening until approximately 11 PM. Throughout the ordeal I was both afraid and upset. Afraid for the obvious reasons. I was upset because our classroom door had no lock. And

our classroom was not special in this way. Many classrooms on campus—indeed, most of them, as far as I can tell—do not lock from the inside. I find this appalling given the frequency of mass shootings in this country. I need not remind readers about the horrific mass shooting in San Bernardino just over two years ago and the terrible North Park Elementary school shooting last year.

The purpose of locks is to provide security. And certainly the university understands this: it’s presumably why locks are provided on every professor’s office door, as well as every department office. And yet classrooms,

On behalf of the Little League Western Region Headquarters, we would like to THANK each and every one of you for helping to make the 2017 Little League Baseball, Softball and Challenger season so memorable for thousands of children throughout the Western Region.

It’s because of YOU that Little League continues to help shape boys and girls into fine young

people while preparing them for life off the field. Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being.

And the Western Region is blessed to have wonderful volunteers providing such guidance by teaching today’s Little Lea-

After months of stalling and partisan political games, Congress voted Monday, Jan. 22, on a government funding deal that extends health care for some children at the expense of safety and protection for hundreds of thousands of others.

800,000 young DREAMers last year.

President Trump and the Republicans in Congress created a crisis by ignoring important deadlines to reauthorize the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and by killing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for

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where the majority of our students are located throughout the day, largely remain lockless.

Locks do not, of course, guarantee safety in an active shooter scenario, but they have the potential to save a substantial number of lives (and at a relatively low cost to the university). I hope readers will pressure local colleges to provide locks on all classroom doors, and thereby provide better protection for our students.

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Instead of taking responsibility for negotiating an agreement that addresses the damage they created, the politicians shut down the government and then passed an incomplete deal that leaves DREAMers with only a flimsy “promise” as every day more and more young people are deprived of their homes.

A strong majority of voters in both parties support reauthorized funding for CHIP and a solution on DACA that would prevent hundreds of thousands of young DREAMers from facing detention and deportation, but Republicans and Democrats in Congress once again prioritized their politics over our people.

Call your Senator TODAY at 1855-999-8503 with this message: Pass a clean DREAM Act with

a path to citizenship before Feb. 8th!

A real solution on DACA doesn’t undercut other immigrants, doesn’t militarize the border and doesn’t put families at risk.

Children’s health care is important, but it came at a high cost for immigrant families, who will stay in limbo or face danger because of the political failure of Republicans and Democrats to do their job.

Congress must stop trading our lives for political points and instead stand up for Dreamers and their families.

Call your Senator TODAY at 1855-999-8503: We need a clean DREAM Act Now!

Richard Morales LA RED Policy and Program Director PICO National Network

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Words to Live By : Ca n no longe r be sile nt about Tr ump

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artin Luther King, Jr. was a brilliant man. He was a master of the English language and used it to express his views. Two words he disliked: WAIT and SILENT. Why? Because he was often told to keep silent and to wait for a better time.

I can fully sympathize with him.

I’ve been told to wait and be silent about big mouth Trump. No more.

He’s a Bully, a Racist, a Liar, a Con Artist, a Crook, an Abuser of women, a Deceiver, a Draft Dodger, Unfaithful to his wives.

This is just the beginning.

I’ve been too lenient too long.

He has lied to the Republican Party; he has lied to Christian believers, he has lied to the American citizenry, he has lied to his children, he has lied, lied, lied.

He’s a Bully, I’m sorry to say, he intimidates people. Examples are constant. Just think how he bullied the other Primary candidates.

He’s vulgar, dirty mouthed. The only cure for it is to confront him and slap him down verbally and

physically-if needed.

There is only one answer as to why he is the way he is. His heritage. The influence of his grandfather and father.

However, he is responsible for my mind change. His behavior is horrible.

1. His mocking of John McCain.

2. His mocking the handicapped young man.

3. His ridiculing of Mexican immigrants 4. Challenge of the Hispanic Judge 5. Lying about the Trump University 6. Mocking of the Gold Star Muslims. The Kahn family.

7. His bragging about sexuality with women 8. His record of 2000 + acts of lying 9. His refusal to reveal his tax report 10. His obvious narcissism.

To name a few.

But the most recent outburst is more than I can accept. His demeaning Haiti and Africa with vile language is despicable.

ALSO; Trump has vowed that his companies will not take advantage of his position as President. A lie. He has recently engaged in 159 new ventures in several Russian affiliated countries like Georgia. They also include Turkey, the Philippines, China, Armenia, Cuba, etc.

In his rash bid for the presidency he promised to maintain Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, but now he advocates depleting all three. All in the interest of granting a tax cut for the Wall Street billionaires. I refuse to crown him with a sophisticated title or the

“king of prevaricators.” He is not interested in anyone but himself and the members of his family.

Trump has been described as a narcissist and a misogynist. I describe him as an overweight 71year-old man, a cowardly bully who is a poor excuse for a man.

He picks on women like Mika of the Morning Joe; Katie Tur, a reporter; Megyn, the questioner from Fox; the beauty queen that he called fat; the Mother of a dead Muslim Soldier, Ghazala Khan, Carly Fiorina, and Trump’s confession of his seduction of married women.

As a business man, he got his millions from his grandfather who got his start in Alaska and who owned several houses of prostitution. His grandparents were both immigrants from Germany.

Trump’s mother was an immigrant from Scotland, and worked

as a domestic in his Dad’s hotels.

Two of Trump’s wives were also immigrants and citizens of 3rd world countries.

Here is an accurate account of this would-be he-man. During the Vietnam War, he got five deferments-through the efforts of his father. Supposedly he had “heel spurs.” Yet, he has bragged that he played football and soccer while in college. He is a liar and a draft dodger.

There are questions about Trump’s intelligence. He brags about it. For example, he has declared that he is smarter than and knows more than the Generals. He constantly refuses to avail himself of the intelligence of his cabinet members. He has never been in politics or was an office holder.

His skill as a “deal” maker is suspect. In fact, he is scornful of learning.

His lack of knowledge about history is appalling. For example, he stated that President Andrew Jackson would never do what Abraham Lincoln did, instigate the Civil War. Jackson died before that war.

Trump is a master in the use of misdirection. The skill of a magician. Whenever he faces a serious problem or policy, he voices a misdirection. For example, his mocking of Mika and Joe Scarborough; dumb and a psycho. I describe him as a school-yard bully.

Enlarging on the observation of Trump’s use of misdirection, consider his reaction to the failure of Republicans to have an acceptable Health Plan. Trump immediately suggests that the Senate “Repeal NOW and Replace later.”

The thing that bothers me most about Trump is his lying. And seldom does anyone challenge him about them. Trump has a severe habit of gross exaggeration about statistics, policies or what he perceives about other people. I don’t care much about Ted Cruz, but I feel sorry for him regarding Trump’s description of him.

Trump is ill equipped to be President. His behavior in business, his views about women and his ignorance about history. But most important is why in the world do his supporters ignore his lying and ignorance.

The Haitians and immigrants from Africa have been horribly demeaned. As citizens we don’t deserve the likes of Trump as our President.

We can no longer wait or be silent.

Amen. Selah. So be it.

1 5 Ca jon Hig h s tude nts a mo ng fi r s t in I. E. to ea r n c olle ge -ba cked jo b r e adi nes s c er tifi ca tes them with interviewing and resume skills, employer expectations, customer service and hands-on techniques to shine as new employees.

Upon completion, students qualify for a paid internship provided by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and for work experience college credit from San Bernardino Valley College.

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12th-grade students Katherine Caballero (center), Joshua Garza and Gladys Riley, enrolled in the medical assistant career pathway at Cajon High School, are among the first in the Inland Empire to earn a workforce readiness certificate offered tuition-free by San Bernardino Valley College. ifteen medical assistant students at Cajon High School are among the first in the Inland Empire to earn a workforce readiness certificate after completing a 72-hour concurrent enrollment course through San Bernardino Valley College.

The workforce readiness certificate program, designed by San Bernardino Community College District’s Office Economic Development and Corporate Training, is

the first of its kind to be offered tuition-free at an Inland Empire high school.

“Working with our community to prepare our local students for the needs of employers is our number one priority,” said Bruce Baron, Chancellor of San Bernardino Community College District, which includes San Bernardino Valley College and Crafton Hills College. “We are

proud to have worked hand-inhand with San Bernardino City Unified School District, Cajon High School and San Bernardino County Workforce Development to give this bright class of students the foundation to succeed in the world of work.”

The workforce readiness program was offered to students enrolled in the medical career pathway at Cajon H.S. to prepare

inside look into how to build professional interpersonal connections, particularly in high-stress situations often facing healthcare providers.

“High school students are keeping an eye out for more college courses like this one,” said Katherine, who will be the first in her family to attend college. “We are inspired by the benefits of the course, and how it may help open doors later in life to start a career and make a difference in our community.”

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Undocumented Mentor ship Academy helping young immigrants be ‘a gents’ of prog ress

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ith uncertainty surrounding the fate of thousands of Dreamers, one immigrant rights group claims they’re “stepping up” to mentor undocumented youth in order to encourage them to be agents of their own progress.

By holding the annual Undocumented Mentorship Academy, the Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective is hoping to foster relationships that empower young immigrants to find success in their educational and professional paths.

IEIYC organizers will be holding a two month training program to help youth understand the immigrant rights movement. They say grassroots-based organizing, legal knowledge, and even selfcare helps in developing solutions

to vital issues such as education and access to health care.

“It’s necessary that we provide information and education about the resources undocumented youth could have access to,” said IEIYC organizer Alondra Naves.

“Whether they have educational and professional goals, we believe immigrant youth can be the agents of their own change.”

Yessica Mox, who participated in the UMA program last year, said IEIYC organizers helped to find a voice.

“The experienced helped empower us to learn about our rights and influence others to help the community,” said Mox said.

Those accepted to the program will be expected to attend every program session from February through late April. UMA is open to Inland valley residents ages 1824. For more information visit their website.

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Above: IEIYC organizers will be holding a two month training program from February to April to help youth understand the immigrant rights movement. They say grassroots-based organizing, legal knowledge, and even self-care helps in developing solutions to vital issues such as education and access to health care.

Left: Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective’s Alondra Naves, right, believes immigrant youth should be the agents of their own change. “It’s necessary that we provide information and education about the resources undocumented youth could have access to.”

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Bear Drive a success

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hank you to everyone who helped spread the word and donated a bear to Caden’s Teddy Bears For Kids! We reached and surpassed our goal, collecting over 370 bears! These bears were delivered to Loma Linda Children’s Hospital on Christmas Eve, and distributed to patients on Christmas morning.

This bear drive meant a lot to my family and to me.

Having been a patient myself, I know how sad it can feel to be in the hospital. I hope these bears brought some cheer to these children!

I would like to give a special thank you to the following organizations and individuals who went above and beyond by being a drop off spot or donating special amounts of bears: Dr. Marcus Paulson and staff at Paulson Orthodontics, Brian Seghers and staff at Rendition Tattoo, Kathy Harper at Star Tulip Stuffies, Jill Rooks and staff at The Energy Lab,

Shandra Secor and the staff at Loma Linda Children’s Hospital Foundation, Redlands Elks Lodge, Phyllis Kates of PK Design, Sarah Speirs, Ryan Seacrest and the staff at KISS FM/iHeart Radio, Robert & Mary Sheehan, and all of my friends and family.

We learned a lot during this bear drive. The most amazing part was how involved everyone got- people we knew and even strangers reaching out to us to help. We had bears mailed to us from as far as Boston!

So, thank YOU, wherever you are reading this. Together we spread some cheer to kids who really needed it.

Caden Henderson is our youngest contributing writer, submitting stories from a variety of topics biweekly.

SB Police shuts down illegal marijuana dispensary

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n Wednesday, January 17th the San Bernardino Department Police served a search warrant on an illegal marijuana dispensary located at 40th and Electric Avenue in San Bernardino’s north-end. Four people were arrested for a “Health and Safety” code violation for the illegal sale of marijuana.

During the search of the illegal dispensary, many building code violations were noted, and the city’s Building and Safety Department red-tagged the premises declaring the building uninhabitable.

Although marijuana for personal consumption was legalized in California, state and city/county licenses are both required for the sale of marijuana in any given jurisdiction that permits the activity.

This article is not going to make any justifications either way on the use, legalities, or the moralities of marijuana. From a layman’s perspective, this will try to explain why the sales issue is currently illegal in San Bernardino. It all comes down to licensing and per-

mitting. Since many proponents of marijuana compare the use of it to the consumption of alcohol, I’ll make this simple layman’s example.

If a liquor store were to open in the City of San Bernardino, one would require a state license, a resale license, and a city license. In addition, the prospective vendor must pass a background investigation, pass zoning requirements, and get approval from the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC), and various other agencies such as the police department, committees, commissions, etc. If they open a liquor store without going through these processes, they will be shut down.

The same applies to the licensing of marijuana for sale, regardless of jurisdiction. However, selling marijuana has its own unique requirements. At the state level, the policies and procedures have already been established, and no entity may sell marijuana in the state of California unless they have met specific requirements and have the proper state permits.

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the san Bernardino police Department served a search warrant on an illegal marijuana dispensary located at 40th and electric Avenue in san Bernardino’s north-end on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

mental levels, many are still in the process of examining its options and effects on its population and economy. So even if an entity has a state permit, they still must meet and be compliant with all the local laws, policies and procedures.

The California Supreme Court ruled that each local jurisdiction At the county and city govern-

can allow the sale of marijuana, and if so, may set their own regulations, fees, policies, and procedures.

There was a posting on the north-end “Nextdoor.com” social media site that announced the closure of the illegal marijuana dis-

pensary. Over 70 replies came back in favor of the closure, and many praising the San Bernardino Police Department’s efforts.

About 4 postings came back with some derogatory statements and recommendations for the approval of the dispensaries.

Habitat for Humanity SB area taps housing expert for executive director

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the habitat for humanity san Bernardino Area Board of Directors announced the recent hiring of David hahn as executive Director.

he Habitat For Humanity San Bernardino Area Board of Directors announced the recent hiring of David Hahn as Executive Director. And just a day on the job, Hahn was in Sacramento Monday and Tuesday this week as part of Habitat for Humanity’s annual Advocacy Days.

“We were so excited about David’s breadth and depth of experience regarding housing issues, as well as his long-term commit-

ment as a Habitat volunteer, that we didn’t think twice about sending him to Sacramento on our behalf,” said HFHSB Board President Gigi Hanna. “His experience throughout the state addressing and resolving issues related to the recent housing crisis fits well with Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live” Hahn comes from Bank of America, where he spent his 34year career in a wide variety of

leadership roles, many of which were based in the Inland Empire.

He most recently was Senior Vice President with their Enterprise Customer Care Resolution Division, as Advocacy Relationship Manager for the State of California. He also was a member of the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Grant Review team for the Inland Empire.

Hahn is not new to the non-profit world, having served on the boards of numerous local nonprofits, including United Way of the Inland Valleys, Operation Hope Southwest Region, Arthritis Foundation of the Inland Empire, and Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire.

"I am very honored and excited to be taking on the responsibilities of Executive Director with Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino", said Hahn. "I have always held Habitat For Humanity in very high regard and have enjoyed leading volunteer teams at many Inland Empire Habitat events over the years. The Mission Statement of the organization is one that I firmly believe in and plan to put into action for the communities we serve."

Hahn comes from a long line of public service in Los Angeles County, including his father Gordon, his uncle Kenneth, cousin James, and cousin Janice, who currently serves as County Supervisor for the 4th District. He and his wife Cathy live in Moreno Valley, where they raised their three children, and he serves as an elder with Discovery Christian Church.

Arts Connection announces Poetry Out Loud county finals

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rts Connection announces the San Bernardino County finals for Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. The competition, presented in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, is part of a national program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. The contest is scheduled for February 3, from 3-5pm at The Garcia Center for the Arts in the city of San Bernardino.

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high schools across the country. Poetry Out Loud uses a pyramid structure. Beginning at the classroom level, winners advance to a school-wide competition, then to the state competition, and ultimately to the national finals in Washington, DC. More than 310,000 students from 2,300 high schools took part in the 2016– 2017 Poetry Out Loud program.

At the Garcia Center for the Arts, contestants will recite works they selected from an anthology of more than 900 classic and contemporary poems. Students participating in the Poetry Out Loud program have benefited from educational materials created by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. These standards-based curriculum materials include an online anthology, a teacher’s guide, lesson plans, and video and audio on the art of recitation. Schools are welcome to download these free resources at poetryoutloud.org.

This year’s competitors are from the following schools: Big Bear High School, The Grove School, Rialto High School, and W.A. Carter High School. The contest will be judged by local poets including, Tim Hatch, Isabel Quintero, George Hammons and Romaine Washington.

Poetry Out Loud Awards The winner of the Poetry Out Loud San Bernardino County finals and their parent or guardian, will be flown to Sacramento to participate in the state finals. The state champion will receive an all-expenses-paid trip (with an adult chaperone) to compete in the national finals in Washington, DC, on April 24–25, 2018. The Poetry Out Loud national finals will present a total of $50,000 in awards and school stipends, with a $20,000 award for the Poetry Out Loud National Champion.

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Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center United with Holy Rosary Academy for Great Kindness Challenge

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Students and teachers at Holy Rosary Academy holding little teddy bears and Douglas Kleam, Hospital President of Dignity Health St. Bernardine Medical Center and Dr. Elizabeth Theriault, Pediatrician, Dignity Health Medical Group holding largeTeddy bear.

ignity Health partnered with Kids for Peace to sponsor the 2018 Great Kindness Challenge. Now in its fifth year, this global program aims to inspire students to make a life-long commitment to service and kindness. The event challenges participating students to complete a checklist of 50 acts of kindness in one week,

including such things as holding the door for someone, helping a friend, or picking up trash.

This year, physicians and staff from Dignity Health – St. Bernardine Medical Center taught students at Holy Rosary Academy about the healing power of humankindness.

Physicians lead a “Teddy Bear Clinic”, showing students how to listen carefully while displaying compassion for others. Students also decorated “Thinking of You” cards which will be delivered to area fire stations as a thank you to the thousands of firefighters who recently battled the California Wildfires.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Bernardino City Unified School District (“DISTRICT”) invites sealed bids for Bid No. F18-02 BOE Building Remodel - Packages 02 to 10 . SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: All bids shall be made on the Bid Forms furnished by the District. Bid Forms, together with all required attachments to the Bid Forms, shall be delivered to the DISTRICT in a sealed envelope with a copy of the completed required bid cover sheet affixed to the outside of the envelope and placed in the Bid Box in the Lobby of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Smart Building located at 793 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410.

The Bids are due at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Bid forms received by the stipulated times will be promptly opened in public and read aloud immediately after sealed envelopes are collected at the time, date, and location stated above in Lab 1. Bid Forms or Attachments thereto received after the stipulated time will be rejected and to Bidders returned unopened. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check made payable to the San Bernardino City Unified School District, or a satisfactory bid bond in favor of the DISTRICT, executed by the Bidder as principal and a California admitted surety company as Surety, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the Base Bid submitted by the Bidder. BID AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The full notice inviting Bids, Bid documents and contract documents may be viewed and ordered through Crisp Imaging PlanWell Service online by clicking on ‘PUBLIC PLANROOM' at after www.crispimg.com Thursday, January 18, 2018.

There is a refundable deposit of Two Hundred Fifty dollars ($250.00) for each set of drawings and specifications, upon payment by cashier’s or company check made payable to San Bernardino City Unified School District.

Prospective Bidders may secure up to two bid sets .

Eligible deposits will be refunded upon return of said documents to Crisp Imaging in good acceptable condition within five (5) business days after bids are opened. Bidders in need of more than two sets of bid documents may purchase at their own cost based on C2’s current rates at that time. Crisp Imaging 3180 Pullman Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (866) 6328329 Public Plan Room: www.crispimg.com Bid documents will be available at Crisp Imaging for viewing after Thursday, January 18, 2018. Bid documents will also be available at the following public plan rooms: F.W. Dodge McGraw-Hill, Inc. Public Plan Room; www.construction.com 4300 Beltway Place Suite 180 Arlington TX 76081 Diana Boyles Dodge document we@mhfl.com Phone: 1-800-393-6343 Fax: 1-877-836-7711 The Blue Book Building & Construction Network Public Plan Room: www.thebluebook.com 800 E. Main St. P.O. Box 500 Jefferson Valley, NY 10535 TJ Downey tdowney@thebluebook.com Phone: (800) 4312584 Ext. 3177 Fax: (914) 243-4936 CMD GROUP Public Plan Room: www.cmdgroup.com 30 Technology Pkwy S, Ste 100 Norcross, GA 30092 Michael Lunan mike.lunan@cmdgroup.com Architectural Source Relations Specialist Reed Construction Data (770) 2093414 REQUESTS FOR BID INFORMATION, CLARIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA: Questions in writing (only) may be directed to the District’s Construction Manager, Mr. Alex Garibay via email at Alex.Garibay@vanir.com The deadline to submit Requests for Bid Information (“RFBI”) is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2018. All Responses to Requests for Bid Information, clarifications and/or addenda will be issued no later than Friday, February 16, 2018 and will be issued to plan holders or registered plan reviewers only. Such responses will be posted at the C2 reprographics public plan room website

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at www.c2repro.com . Digital copies are considered an accepted form of Addenda delivery method. PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD AND REQUIRED LICENSES: The work under these bids will be a unit price bid and all bidders to be considered responsive shall have a current California ″B″ for Bid Package 02, ″A″ for Bid Package 03, ″C-33″ for Bid Package 04, ″C-15″ for Bid Package 05, ″C-2″ for Bid Package 06, ″B and/or C-5 or C-17″ for Bid Package 07, ″C20″ for Bid Package 08, ″C36″ for Bid Package 09, ″C10″ for Bid Package 10 License.

PREVAILING WAGE: Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) compliance, Effective January 1, 2015: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)]. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: NOT APPLICABLE FOR THIS PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to project site’s specific summary of work contained in Sections 01 11 00 of the Project Manual.

The contractor is responsible for the performance and completion of all items according to plans, specifications and any addenda including but not necessarily limited to the work listed below: Provide all labor, materials, equipment, services, and transportation required for the remodel and upgrades to site work, building community room, entry corridor, lobby, overall building, and roof indicated items per plans and specifications at the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education Building (“BOE”).

Following list of bid packages and names: BID PACKAGE 02 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION BID PACKAGE 03 – SITE WORK BID PACKAGE 04 – PAINTING BID PACKAGE 05 – FLOORING BID PACKAGE 06 – ACOUSTICAL CEILING BID PACKAGE 07 – DOORS, GLAZING AND HARDWARE BID PACKAGE 08 – HVAC BID PACKAGE 09 – PLUMBING BID PACKAGE 10 – ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION GOAL AND REQUIREMENTS: Bidders must adhere to the District’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal, prevailing wages and labor compliance program, and license requirements; information regarding prevailing wage rates is available at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smb u s / d e f a u l t . h t m , http://search.cadvbe.org/dvbe s/search and http://www.bidsync.com/DPX BisCASB. PRE-BID CONFERENCES AND JOB WALK: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held at the site on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.

SITE ADDRESS: Board of Education, 777 N. F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410 IMPORTANT DATES: First Publication THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 Second Publication THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 Pre Bid Conference and Job Walk JANUARY 30, 2018 AT 7:30 A.M. RFI Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 Addendum Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2018 Bid Opening 10:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 Bid Posting on Facilities Website FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2018 Tentative Board Meeting TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2018 NOA Issued (Tentative) WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 END of NOTICE INVITING BID CNS-3089561# PUBLISHED EL CHICANO 1/18, 1/25/18 E-7734

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NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS VVTA RFP 2017-13 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES

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Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance The Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) is seeking sealed proposals from interested firms to operate and maintain transit services in the Victor Valley operating out of its Hesperia and Barstow Facilities. The successful Proposer must be capable of providing “turnkey” service to include daily administration, management, service planning, operations, and vehicle maintenance to support VVTA’s Fixed Route and Complementary Paratransit services.

2. Obtaining Proposal Documents Proposal documents may be obtained from Victor Valley Transit Authority, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 or electronically at www.vvta.org/bids.

Documents are also available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org.

Proposals requested by courier or via USPS mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Proposers’ expense.

3. Proposal Due Date and Submittal Requirements Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

3.1 S e a l e d Proposals shall be delivered to the following address: Victor Valley Transit Authority Attn: Christine Plasting Procurement Manager 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia, CA 92345

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County of San Bernardino Dept. of Behavioral Health Request for Proposals (RFP) Resilience Promotion in African American Children (RFP DBH #17-82) (ePro #DBHE18-ADMN-2771) The County of San Bernardino Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), hereafter referred to as the “County”, is seeking proposals from interested and qualified organizations and agencies to provide a proposed plan to operate a Resilience Promotion in African American Children Program.

The priority populations to be addressed are trauma exposed individuals, individuals experiencing onset of serious psychiatric illness, children and youth in stressed families, children and youth at risk of school failure and children and youth at risk of or experiencing involvement with the juvenile justice system. The Contract period will be for a five (5) year period beginning on July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023.

A mandatory Proposal Conference and Technical Assistance Meeting will be held Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) at the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Health, 303 E. Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92415.

The complete RFP document can be accessed via the County’s online Electronic Procurement Network System “ePro” located at: http://www.sbcounty.gov/purchasing/. In order to do business with the County, you must be registered on the ePro system. For assistance, contact Vendor Support at (855) 800-5046. Once you access the ePro system and are able to view the RFP, please print a copy of the RFP and any corresponding documents and bring it with you, as it will not be available at the RFP conference.

Completed proposals are due on or before 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

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Call for Entries for National Orange Show's 69th Annual All-California Juried Art Exhibit

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he National Orange Show announces a Call for Entries for its 69th Annual All-California Juried Art Exhibit. All artwork including painting, drawing, pastel, mixed media, collage, photography, and sculpture are welcome. The deadline to submit is March 12th.

There will be an Open category and a Citrus themed category. Each category will have awards for First ($700), Second ($500), and Third place ($300) as well as six total Honorable Mentions ($100 each).

Letters of acceptance will be sent out to artists during the week of April 2nd, 2018. Art drop-off will take place on April 13th and 14th from 9am to 4:30pm. The Artist's Reception will be held on May 1st from 6pm to 9pm. The Art Exhibit will be on display during the National Orange Show Fair in San Bernardino, CA from Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 to Sunday, May 6th, 2018 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.

For 69 years the National Orange Show Art Exhibit has displayed art from talented local and regional artists spanning several counties throughout Southern California. The All-California Juried Art Exhibit at the National Orange Show was initiated in 1948 by the San Bernardino Art Association with great success. The National Orange Show Board of Directors continued it in 1949 as part of its regular agenda.

Timeline of Events Deadline to Submit Artwork: March 12th, 2018 Acceptance Letters Sent out: Week of April 2nd, 2018 Artwork Drop-off: April 13th - 14th, 2018 ; 9am to 4:30pm Artist Reception: May 1st, 2018; 6pm to 9pm Art on Display During Fair: May 2nd, 2018 to May 6, 2018

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LifeHouse Theater presents “The Death of Sherlock Holmes

ifeHouse Theater’s 24th season continues with the further adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective in “The Death of Sherlock Holmes.” Holmes becomes entangled within a deadly scheme orchestrated by his archenemy, Professor Moriarty, the “Napoleon of Crime.” Their final confrontation is dramatized in this stunning stage production.

“The Death of Sherlock Holmes” performances will continue on weekends through February 11, 2018. Performances are Fridays at 7:30 PM, Saturdays at 2:15 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:15 PM. The performance on Friday, February 9, at 7:30 PM will also feature an interpreted presentation for the deaf.

Regular advance ticket prices for each production are $19 or $25 for adults and $9 or $12 for children ages 3-11 (no children under 3 are admitted) and can be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 3353037. Tickets are available online at boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com.

Checks can also be mailed to LifeHouse, provided reservations are made far enough in advance.

Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends.

Tickets are $2 more the day of the performance. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as performances do sell out.

“Guests who were fortunate enough to see ‘Sherlock Holmes: The Game’s Afoot!’ are in for a treat as the same actors return in the principle roles in this further adventure,” comments LifeHouse Theater general manager Jeff DeWitt. “Our guests who missed the first Sherlock Holmes adventure need not worry as ‘The Death of

Sherlock Holmes’ is a standalone Money-saving season passes are drama and can be enjoyed by all now on sale at the LifeHouse Theour guests.” ater Box Office

“This is an exciting mystery to bring to the stage as it includes on of the most famous villains in all of literature,” added Wayne R. Scott, founder and president of LifeHouse Theater who also plays the role of Dr. John Watson. “Fans of Sherlock Holmes enjoy seeing the battle of wits between the detective and Professor Moriarty.

This story gives the added bonus of showcasing their final and greatest confrontation which Holmes may not walk away from.”

Veteran LifeHouse director and performer Nathan Smith returns as the director of this drama. Joining Smith is assistant director Zachary Michel and costume designer Machir Lakofka. Scenic design, sound and lighting are by Mark Perrenoud and Vinnie Martinucci.

The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St. in Redlands, next to the Redlands Christian School. Free parking is available in back of the theater. More information can be found by visiting the website at www.lifehousetheater.com.

For more information, please call (909) 335-3037.

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SB Chamber hosts first mixer of 2018

By Ricardo Tomboc

he San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce (SBACC) held its first after-hours mixer for the 2018 year. The event was held on Thursday, January 18th, at the Cal-State San Bernardino Coussoulis Arena during a women’s “The Death of Sherlock Holmes” basketball game. features Michael Slusser as the famous detective with Wayne R. Colin Strange, the Director of Scott as Dr. John H. Watson and Michael Daehne as Professor Moriarty. Also returning to their roles are Olin Richey, Sr. as Inspector Lestrade, Jennifer Keeney as Mrs. Hudson, and Philip Folkens as Stamford. Others featured in the production are Rich Durant, Olin Richey Jr., Charlie Orozco, Troy Miller, Kyle Ryan, Zac Swan Van Lent, Benji Dooley, Hailey Selters, Sally Angell, Katrina Cavarno, Elizabeth Keeney and Madeline Slusser.

Business Resources for the SBACC conducted the meeting.

Given the venue of this month’s meeting, business announcements and activities were kept short, allowing the members the opportunity to enjoy the game, fellowship, and interacting with each other.

At least once a month chamber members will sponsor an afterhours mixer at their place of business to help promote camaraderie

and provide further networking.

The SBACC also has a weekly “Koffee Klatch” which is held Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. at the Chamber office located at 546 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino, across from the Feldheym Central library.

For further information on the SBACC, you may call 909-8857515.

Following this dramatic production, LifeHouse Theater’s 24th season continues with the world premiere musical “The Snow Queen: A Frozen Fairytale” (February 24 - March 25, 2018), followed by “Joseph!” (April 7 - May 13, 2018), “Anne of Green Gables” (May 26 - July 1, 2018), “Tom Sawyer” (July 14 - August IECN PHOTO RICARDO TOMBOC 19, 2018) and “The Disciples of Colin Strange, Director of Business Resources for the SBACC, conducted the first meeting of the Jesus” (September 1 - 30, 2018). year at Cal State San Bernardino on Thursday, Jan. 18.