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Committee recommends Rialto’s 2018-19 budget focus on police, fire and road improvements

THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner

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By Manny B. Sandoval

n Monday, June 25, city of Rialto’s Budget Advisory Committee held a meeting at council chambers to discuss the 2018-2019

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budget. The meeting lasted 4 hours, the committee barely made it through half of the agenda and had to adjourn the meeting, resuming on Thursday, June 28 until 10:47 p.m.

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“I’d like to see us place a priori- get to those three areas in the next ty on police, fire, and street main- calendar year. tenance this next year,” said Joe Rayden, budget advisory commit- “I’m afraid to live in this city tee member. It was a unanimous without police and fire. I don’t see decision by all 14 committee members to employ a higher budBudget , cont. on pg. 2

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Gloria’s Corner

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Words To think About

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Arts

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the rally outside the U.S. immigration and customs enforcement building in San Bernardino was one of over 400 protests that took place nationwide on Saturday to express opposition to president trump’s policy of separating children from their families.

By Manny B. Sandoval

ver 600 residents from across the Inland Empire rallied together at the Keep Families Together protest in front of the U.S. Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE) facility in San Bernardino on Saturday, June 30.

This was one of over 400 nationwide protests held across the country to express opposition to President Trump’s immigration policies that separate children from their parents and family at

U.S. borders, and denying security to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, while using ICE to harass and intimidate immigrants.

“We need a comprehensive immigration reform, we haven’t had a substantial bill in years.

Washington continues to politicize human life and dignity,” said Emilie Brill, Loma Linda resident.

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Children’s Fund collects backpacks and school supplies for local youth hildren’s Fund is inviting the community to help provide new backpacks full of school supplies for San Bernardino County foster and other vulnerable youth now through Friday, July 13th.

Volunteers stuffing backpacks with school supplies.

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the chetto family. “it’s empowering to see this many people out here today. it gives people hope. it’s inhumane, it’s cruel to separate children from their parents. there has to be a better way to mitigate this,” said eva chetto.

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testers, the crowd chanted, “Free the kids.”

“Children in detention need to be reunited with their family. Everyday these children are being traumatized the most. There’s so much scientific evidence that trauma leads to all sorts of problems in adulthood, which leads to substance abuse and an unproductive member of society,” concluded Brill.

The multi-ethnic crowd wore the color white to represent unity.

“Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and Mexico have the most

violent death rates. Why are we not talking about this? I challenge journalists to cover more of these stories,” said Banning resident Sarah Kelsey.

Many protesters held homemade signs and t-shirts that slammed and questioned the President’s character and ethics.

Protesters held signs that read, “The only child that belongs in a cage is Trump,” “Free the future,” and “Say no to bigotry.”

“It’s empowering to see this many people out here today. It gives people hope. It’s inhumane, it’s cruel to separate children from their parents. There has to be a

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better way to mitigate this,” said an emotional Eva Chetto, Inland Empire resident.

A few of the protesters’ signs read, “The only child that belongs in a cage is Trump,” “Free the future” and “Say no to bigotry.”

“We’re constantly being told everything is fake news by Trump.

But then you see this huge amount of people come out to support this issue; that is not fake,” Kelsey concluded.

Also present at the protest was the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice. The organization had a booth set up sharing how to support immigrants imprisoned in Victorville Federal Prison and GEO Adelanto Detention Center.

“It’s about keeping the local community members up to date on this issue that has been going on for the last decade. We feel there have been huge human rights violations that have been made,” said an Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice volunteer.

“The federal prison is expecting up to 1,000 new detainees. There’s already so many imprisoned in our local for-profit detention centers who have not had a hearing in over two years.”

The political protest began at 11 a.m. and ended at about 4 p.m.

Even the Southern California heat wasn’t enough to tire out the protestors, three hours into the protest they were loudly chanting,”Immigrants are welcome here.”

“I’m opposed to separating a unit that needs to stay together on a biological level. When I seen photos of children in a cage online I was outraged,” said Sarah Johnson, San Bernardino County resident.

“Children’s Fund is committed to giving our county’s vulnerable children support, opportunity and hope,” says Betty Chambers, Director of Programs at Children’s Fund. “Providing a new backpack and school supplies to foster and other vulnerable youth gives them the confidence and encouragement that they are no different from their classmates. They are worth

Budget

how not to prioritize police and fire; it would not hurt the city in any way,” said Budget Advisory Committee Member Lupe Camacho.

During the second session of the budget advisory committee meeting on June 28, much contention arose when discussing a raise for police department employees and the possibility of spending millions on Frisbee Park.

“The items that brought the most discussion on Thursday was when the committee accepted the motion to give Rialto police an 8 percent raise and they are also getting that 8 percent back from the last two years,” said David Phillips, budget advisory committee member.

Phillips also stated that with the acceptance of the motion to increase Rialto police officer pay, a regular police officer at the top of the pay scale will be receiving a $12,000 monthly check and also an additional $6,000 per year added to their regular pay.

Another item that wasn't easy for the committee to come to a conclusion on was whether or not to spend more money on the city’s public parks.

“How to deal with park maintenance has been a tough point amongst the committee. There are people who have kids like me, who utilize the parks, but we’re not sure how to overcome the fact that our city is $150 million dollars in the hole. Do we build out a park? Or take care of this mess of a debt?” continued Phillips.

While the committee is looking iecn photo Manny B. sandoval pictured from left are sarah Johnson, sarah Kelsey, and emilie Brill (names of remaining pic- at ways to deal with the city’s looming debt, during Monday tured unavailable).

your investment.”

There are three ways to participate in this year’s Backpack & School Supplies Drive. First, you may bring your backpack and school supply donations to Children’s Fund’s office located at 348 W. Hospitality Lane #110, in San Bernardino. Second, you may visit their Amazon Wish list at www.childrensfund.org/backpacks to purchase and ship backpacks and supplies directly to Children’s Fund’s office. Lastly, donations by credit card can be made securely online at www.childrensfund.org.

night’s meeting they were able to find $18 million to fund a brand new 22-acre park - Frisbee Park.

Another highly controversial item the committee voted on was the sale, cultivation, manufacture and distribution of marijuana.

“Marijuana is still illegal under federal law. I am not going to vote for something that is illegal under federal law. Period. It will do no good for our city,” Rayden said.

In a unanimous vote, the 14 present committee members voted to maintain its opposition to the sale, cultivation, manufacture and distribution of marijuana in Rialto City limits.

“It’s important for our city not to sell marijuana due to the group of people that it usually involves, it brings an undesirable element to the city. That’s why we don't have any bars, it’s because the issues that come when people are drinking. With my experience working in law enforcement, these types of locations become a place where we know there are drugs and cash - those locations become places (subject to) robbery,” said Phillips.

Another item that passed at the meeting, in a 9-2 vote, was to include a special tax upon the owners of new residential units that offsets the cost of public services, ideally producing a neutral fiscal impact to the city.

According to the Budget Advisory Committee Agenda Report, the special tax is approved by the developer and then passed along to the homebuyer. The homebuyer considers this tax in the purchase decision, and the maximum combined property tax and special tax rate is 2 percent of the purchase price.

Summer Reading Program:

Now - Thursday, August 2 - The Young Readers Room presents the Battle of the Bands as part of the 2018 Summer Reading Program.

Open to all teen bands (grades 9-12) who are residents of Redlands. This event features a Band-Off with a grand prize of $100. Registration deadline is Wednesday, June 27.

Applications and rules for entrants are available at the Young Readers Room at the A.K. Smiley Library, 125 W. Vine Street. The first BandOff is scheduled for July 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Contemporary Club with a final Band-Off on Tuesday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redlands Bowl in Smiley Park. For information call (909) 798-7565.

Exhibits:

Now - Tuesday, July 31 - the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at Cal State San Bernardino presents the 49th Annual Student Art Exhibition, which features artwork from the next generation of emerging Inland Empire artists. An awards ceremony will be held on Friday, June 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a public reception from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. General admission is free although donations are accepted.

The RAFFMA Gallery is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday. For information (909) 537-7373 or visit RAFFMA.csusb.edu.

Now - Sunday, November 4 - the Riverside Art Museum (RAM) presents the 4 Threads: New Work, an exploration of the contemporary Chicano experience.

This exhibit features the work Jaime Chavez, Gerardo Monterrubio, Jaime Munoz, and Jaime “GERMS” Zacarias. These talented and acclaimed artists share the exuberance, richness, and pathos of their complex cultural identity.

Each brings their own perspective and personal exploration of their community: Jaime Munoz, Mesoamerican imagery; Jaime Chavez, Cholo styles of the 70’s and 80’s; Jaime Zacarias, cleverly stylized Lucha Squids; and Gerardo Monterrubio, clay vessels that combine the elements of Mexican mural painting with his artist beginnings as a graffiti artist. An Opening Reception is planned for Saturday, June 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at RAM, 3425 Mission Inn. Ave. For information call (909) 664-7111 or visit riversideartmuseum.org.

Now - December 11 - the California State University San Bernardino Anthropology Dept. presents “InlDignity” an exhibit aimed at exploring and dismantling intolerance through the experiences of Inland Empire residents. In/Dignity takes its title from a double entendre simultaneously reading as a single word - indignity - and two separate words - in dignity. These two meanings capture precisely what the exhibit examines: experiences with oppression, discrimination, bigotry, exclusion, stigma, and prejudice, and simultaneously the pride and self-respect that is necessary for everyone facing injustice. The Museum is located in the university’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building’s third floor, room SB-306. The Museum is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. For information and to arrange tours call the museum director at (909) 537-5505 or visit: https://csbs.csusb.edu/anthropolgymuseum. Admission is free, parking is $6.00.

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tors a glimpse into early Mesoamerican life and art. This exhibit is part of The Cheech @RAM series of exhibits leading to the opening of The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Arts, Culture & Industry In 2020.

For information visit: www.RiversideArtMuseum.org.

Save the Date:

Friday, July 6 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Navy Band Southwest at 8:00 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street. Navy Band Southwest, one of the oldest continuing musical organizations, serves as the musical ambassador for the Commander, Navy Region Southwest and is located onboard Naval Base San Diego. Under the direction of Lieutenant Jane E. Hoffman the program will include patriotic music, pop favorites and the swing sounds of Big Band. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

For program information call (909)793-7316 or visit info@redlandsbowl.org.

Saturday, July 7 - the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival presents Guatemalan Folkloric Ballet at 8:00 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street. This program is possible through the partnership of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala.

This mesmerizing ensemble will bring to life the history of Guatemala through colorful dance, music and narrative. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For program information call (909) 793-7316 or visit info@redlandsbowl.org

Now to December 30 - the Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave, presents Jaime Guerrero l Contemporary Relics: A Tribute to the Makers. This exhibit by the glass sculptor gives museum visi-

Sunday, July 8 - Sinfonia Mexicana presents Mariachi Youth Academy Tribute Concert: Celebrating Music Education at 3 :00 p.m. at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts, 780 N. E Street, San Bernardino.

This event features guest artist Stephanie Amaro, Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy, Mariachi Voces de Jalisco and the Ballet Folklorico Flores del Desierto. For ticket information call

the Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street, San Bernardino.

Participants in the Summer Reading Game will get credit for attending.

The puppets will be performing one of Hans Christian Anderson’s

most enchanting & beloved tales.

The Emperor and the Nightingale tells the story of a Chinese Emperor blessed with infinite treasures who is enchanted by the sweet, beautiful singing of a simple garden nightingale. When the Emperor is given the gift of a bejeweled and clever wind-up nightingale, he forgets all about the garden nightingale, who flies off. What will it take for the Emperor to realize that this modest, little bird was his greatest treasure?

Elizabeth Luce presents delightful hand and rod puppet show for families and children of all ages. All puppet shows are performed on a colorful, portable puppet stage and Elizabeth beautifully designs all of the puppets.

After earning an MFA from UCLA in set and costume design, Elizabeth worked as a professional theatre designer for over ten years. She has also worked as a graphic designer/illustrator. She has received awards for her design work in both fields, including an Emmy for her original children’s video, The Mousecracker, an allmouse puppet version of

(909) 884-3228 or visit the ticket office at the California Theatre Office, Friday, July 13 - the City of San 562 W. 4th Street between 12:00 to Bernardino Park’s, Recreation & 5:00 p.m.

Community Services presents SB Movies in the Park: Coco from Sunday, July 8 - the City of Yu- 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Nunez Park, caipa Community Services Depart- 1717 W. 5th Street. Activities begin ment presents Concerts in the at 6:00 p.m. with movie at dusk.

Park: The Answer (Classic Rock) Participants to this free event are enat Yucaipa Community Park, 34900 couraged to bring blankets, jackets Oak Glen Road from 6:30 to 8:30 and lawn chairs. For information p.m. This free family friendly event call (909) 384-5233. is held in the park’s Amphitheater where attendees can enjoy food and Friday, July 13 - the Redlands merchandise vendors, kids activities Bowl Summer Festival Music and live music. For information call Festival presents Branson On The (909) 790-7460.

Road at 8:00 p.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street. This well known Tuesday, July 10 - the Redlands group brings together a mandolin, Bowl Summer Music Festival pres- banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, ents The Modern Gentlemen at 8:00 rhinestone costumes, hilarious comp.m. at the Bowl, 25 Grant Street. edy and great classic country blueThis all-star vocal group spent 12 grass, rockabilly, and gospel music. years singing back-up with the leg- Admission is free and seating is on endary Frankie Valli, combining the a first-come, first-served basis. For stylings of classic vocal groups like information call (909) 793-7316 or The Four Freshmen and The Hi- visit info@redlandsbowl.org.

Lo’s while blending today’s sounds.

Their performance is high energy, Saturday, July 14 - the City of tight dance moves and spot-on vo- Colton Community Services Decals with harmonic perfection. Ad- partment presents Movies in the mission is free and seating is on a Park ~ Coco at Fleming Park, 535 first-come, first-served basis. For N. La Cadena Dr. from 8:00 to information call (909) 793-7316 or 10:00 p.m. The show starts around visit info@redlandsbowl.org.

8:15 but activities and food are available. This event is free for Thursday, July 12 - the John M. everyone. For information call Pfau Library at California State (909) 370-5099.

University, San Bernardino presents Summer Movie Night: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle at the Li- Quote of the Week: brary Lawn Area at 8:00 p.m. This “The Law is not the private propfree event is open to the public but erty of lawyers, nor is justice the exa donation of a Non-Perishable food clusive province of judges and item is welcomed to support the juries. In the final analysis, true jusCSUSB Den Food Pantry. Atten- tice is not a matter of courts and law dees are urged to bring blankets and books, but of a commitment in each there is free parking in Lot D. For of us to liberty and mutual respect.” information call (909) 537-5104 or - Jimmy Carter email rmadrigal@csusb.edu.

Friday, July 13 - the City of Rialto Community Services presents Movies in the Park: Coco at Margaret Todd Park, 201 N. Willow Park. This free admission event is from 7:00 to 10:30 p.m. Blankets, jackets and lawn chairs are suggested for participants. For information call (909) 421-4949.

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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.

Luce now works almost exclusively in puppetry. Puppets have always been a part of her life and she still has the first rod puppet she built when she was five.

This free program is sponsored

by the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library. For more information call 909.381.8235 or visit www.sbpl.org or www.facebook.com/SBPLfriends/

Deadline is 12 p.m. each Friday.

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Luce Puppet Company presents “The Emperor and the Nightingale” at Feldheym Central Librar y

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s part of the San Bernardino Public Library’s summer events, the Feldheym Central Library will be hosting Luce Puppet Company on Wednesday, July 11 at 4:00 PM in the Bing Wong Auditorium at

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Celebrating (women’s) Independence Day

Lacy Schoen,

CEO Team Lead, Inc., Real Women Real Success

With so much recent focus on women’s issues, I’ve been thinking a lot about the common thread between women who overcome discrimination, abuse and hardship.

I’m convinced that it’s the women who cultivate rugged independence that win. Women that refuse to be victims - that think independently – who seem to always look forward, and WILL NOT shrink in the face of adversity.

Where does this relentless “cando� attitude come from? Maybe it’s gratitude – an ability to focus on what they have, rather than what they lack.

To build some gratitude – let’s look at how far women have come.

1920 Women win the right to vote 1961 Commission on the Status of Women is established 1963 Betty Friedan published The Feminine Mystique (describing the dissatisfaction with middle-class housewives narrow role imposed on women) 1964 Civil Right Act – Equal Opportunity Employment 1964 End of segregation in schools 1971 Ms. Magazine is first published. 300,000 sold in 8 days 1976 Marital rape becomes illegal in Nebraska 1978 Women’s History Month established in Sonoma, California 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act passed – cannot be fired or denied employment based on being pregnant 1986 Supreme Court finds sexual harassment a legal form of discrimination 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act – giving women ability to bond with newborns with pay 1996 Virginia Military School admits women 2013 Ban on women serving in military combat is lifted

While this is not a complete list, is there anyone reading this who cannot believe that less than a half century ago, marital rape was legal?

And, although I did not benefit from the Family and Medical Leave Act, I’m so happy for working women today that get this amazing benefit!

There is a lot for us to be grateful for.

In addition to gratitude, women who overcome adversity embody a spirit that says, “I think differently, and it’s okay.� And that’s a big part of what’s wrong today is the chiding for different thinking. I wonder if women who blast others that don’t think like them actually realize that when they do that, they undermine the very community of women they say they support.

So let’s have a look at some women who challenged “conventional wisdom,� with their rugged independence in thinking and actions.

Margaret Thatcher - The first female Prime Minister of Britain who overcame the “glass ceiling� and a debilitating fear of public speaking.

Katherine Johnson - NASA

African-American mathematician integral in our Country’s first lunar landing.

Mary Jackson - NASA’s first African-American female aerospace engineer helping America win the space race.

Dorothy Vaughan - NASA African-American mathematician that taught herself FORTRAN, ushering NASA into the computer age.

Eleanor Roosevelt - One of Gallop’s Most Widely Admired People, Eleanor Roosevelt overcame significant tragedy. She is one of the most widely regarded female figures of all time.

Oprah Winfrey - Poverty and physical abuse characterized Oprah’s childhood. Oprah actually characterized her childhood poverty as a blessing, saying it made her success that much sweeter.

Erin Brockovich - A legal clerk who, despite her lack of formal education, led the winning case against PG & E for poisoning residents of Hinkley, California.

Mary Baker Eddy - Born in 1821, she is credited with healing herself of breast cancer. She founded the Christian Science Church and published Science and Health, selected as one of the “75 Books By Women Whose Words Have Changed The World.�

Candace Owens A young, millennial African-American free speech and diversity activist after having been shut down and silenced by the media and Kickstarter for attempting to create an anti-bullying forum.

Ashley Graham Ashley - Graham was continually teased about her weight. She overcame self-esteem issues, drug and alcohol challenges, and a closed modeling industry. Today Ashley Graham is a noted body activist and sex symbol.

Elizabeth Blackwell - In the mid-1800’s, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States. She was a pioneer in promoting women in medical education.

Myra Bradwell - In 1870, her application was denied to take the BAR. She started the Chicago Legal News, which became widely popular. She had a column in her paper called “Law Relating to Women.�

This is a brief list of women to admire. Not one of them stopped when they had personal tragedy.

They stepped over the carnage in their lives, refusing to be a victim, and drove forward to carve out the life they wanted. Sounds like the way our Country was started!

This is the kind of Country I want to live in, and the kind of woman I want to be. The kind of woman that shows others that barriers are an illusion meant to show us we can‌not that we can’t. In every case, these women showed us that our spirit drives our success – not another person, law or agency. They overcame tragedy to become icons of power, influence and success.

They shunned the typical way of thinking – and independently defined their future.

So, this 4th of July I celebrate the independence of this great Country, as well as the independence of great women. Being thankful for how far we’ve come, shunning the victim mentality and owning a rugged independence to define our lives will never be something we regret.

As the quote says, “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me?�

Happy Independence Day!

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TASIN calls on Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Toni Atkins, and other elected officials to put a stop to the Cadiz Water Project.

By Brian McDonald

A water project that should have been laughed out of the boardroom two decades ago still threatens the California Desert. Unfortunately, the proposed Cadiz water project is no laughing matter for Native Americans, including the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations (TASIN), which I represent.

TASIN is made up of nine of the largest federally recognized tribal governments in southern California and has formally opposed the Cadiz project.

The Cadiz water project would pump 16 billion gallons of ancient groundwater from the middle of the Mojave Desert each year, for sale to southern California suburbs. Though the proposal seems preposterous on the face of it – take water from one of the driest places on Earth so that Californians can continue to water lawns -Cadiz claims that most of the water they would take from the aquifer would be replenished each year by rain and snow. Federal agency scientists have repeatedly challenged those claims, stating that Cadiz’s aquifer recharge estimates are several times too high.

Those concerns helped kill a previous version of the project in 2002.

In 2015, the BLM dealt what should have been a deathblow to the project when it ruled that Cadiz’s pipeline connecting its wells to the Metropolitan Water District’s aqueduct must undergo federal environmental review be-

fore construction can begin. That would have brought those federal scientists to the table, and subjected the Cadiz project to objective scientific assessment.

But the BLM reversed its decision after the 2016 elections, and so Cadiz has still managed to avoid scrutiny by those scientists, who still have hard questions about the company’s scientific claims. If those scientists are correct, the Cadiz project could cause irreparable damage to many of the scattered springs and seeps that serve as oases throughout the dry Mojave Desert. By the time the springs begin to dry up, it would be too late to do anything to save them.

Many, if not all, of those springs are of critical importance to desert Native peoples, who have used and tended them sustainably since time immemorial. Losing them would be a blow to our Native cultures. Cadiz’s response to such concerns has been simply to deny the springs are connected to the aquifer. Even after a peer-reviewed study published in April provided hard evidence that the largest spring in the area, Bonanza Spring, is fed directly by that regional aquifer, Cadiz has doubled down on its science denialism.

TASIN’s member tribes employ more than 15,000 people throughout southern California, and our tribal businesses contribute more than $750 million in direct wages to the California economy. Southern California’s Native peoples well understand the need for good-

paying jobs. We wholeheartedly support sensible economic growth that takes people’s real needs into account.

But the temporary jobs Cadiz might provide come at too high a cost. Native peoples have special and deep-rooted traditional relationships with the sparse sources of water that have sustained us since time immemorial. These springs can be as crucial to our culture as Jerusalem or Mecca are for many of our fellow Americans.

Native peoples have seen too many of our sacred and cultural sites destroyed in the name of short-term gain. We can hardly afford to lose more of our culture in the service of private profit for a few.

You don’t have to have a profound relationship with desert springs to know that pumping water from the Mojave Desert is wrong. You just have to have common sense. That’s why TASIN is speaking out in opposition to the ill-advised Cadiz project, which puts our cultural sites, and our desert national parks and monuments, in serious danger. We call on Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Toni Atkins, and other elected officials to put a stop to this project, once and for all.

Brian McDonald is a member of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe and Vice Chair for the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations. He lives in La Quinta.

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Inland Empire Community Newspapers •July 5, 2018 • Page A5

Words to Think About: The contributions of Thomas Jefferson male dominated. There was no comparison with Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Franklin.

They guided and set the course for our nation.

Educationally, the Puritans started public education plus Harvard and other Ivy League colleges. Many thinkers formed the intellectual climate. Men like Thomas Paine, Henry Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson and Horace Mann.

The history of America (USA) is filled with contradictions, unexpected happenings, apparent divine leadings, old fashioned luck and amazing leadership.

Very different from the history of Central and South America. This is evident particularly in the purpose of exploration and to quality of leadership. The USA was settled by people seeking political and religious freedom. Central and South America were conquered by Europeans seeking wealth and converts.

The quantity and quality of leadership were significantly different.

Both spheres of discovery were

Jonathan Edwards, William Penn were Congregational and Quaker leaders. Anglicans and Catholics developed churches and colleges.

Men like Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry and Cotton Mather made an indelible impact on the course of American history.

But, my favorite of all of them is President Thomas Jefferson. By all accounts he was very smart, creative, resourceful, energetic, determined and timid. He was slow to speak.

He was born on April 2, 1743 at Shadwell, Virginia; and died on July 4, 1826 at Monticello, fifty years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Jefferson remained a bachelor for 44 years. However, evidence indicates he fathered five children with a black slave by the name of Sally Hemmings. All five were freed by him either before his death or in his will. History also records the fact that Ms. Hemmings accompanied Jefferson to France when he was Secretary of State.

Three major contributions were made by Jefferson. First, he composed the Declaration of Independence. This document is arguably the finest defense of freedom ever written. The document proclaims that all men are created equal in rights, regardless of birth, wealth, or status, and that the government is the servant, not the master, of the people. The committee assigned to write it gave him the sole responsibility.

Caden’s Corner

Review - Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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few weeks ago I had the amazing opportunity to stay at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and it did not disappoint.

You know you have come some somewhere special the second you walk through the doors and see the stunning flower display. The entire hotel is filled with amazing flowers that really just give you a taste of what you get with the Four Seasons. I was told by staff the flowers are freshened every day!

The smell is amazing, but not overwhelming.

The next thing was the customer service. Every employee is so nice and willing to help. They were all genuinely friendly and fun to talk to.

The next awesome part is where you spend the most time, the hotel

room. The rooms are huge, and, if you stay on a higher floor, gives you a nice view wherever you look. There is even an iPad and TV that literally have your name on them to make your experience even better! This was definitely my favorite part and it was so cool to be able to communicate anything you needed by using the inroom iPad!

Now let’s talk about the fun stuff - the pool, screening room and restaurants. The pool is huge and is heated so it’s always a good time to go for a swim. Skip the hassle of dealing with chlorinethis is a saltwater pool! There is also a jacuzzi right next to the pool which was the perfect temperature! Also, the dining was amazing. We ordered room service, which came on a table with a small flower arrangement. We also ate at the Cabana Restaurant by the pool. This is a quick and

cream to our country.

Jefferson’s father was a successful planter and his mother - Jane Randolph - a member of Virginia’s elite. He inherited a substantial estate. At age 29, he married Martha Wayles Skelton and they produced six children.

Only two lived to adulthood. They had a happy marriage but Martha died after ten years.

informal place to eat and the food was delicious. It was a bit overcast while we ate and the staff brought us blankets to keep warm!

Hidden inside the more formal restaurant, Culina, is a mini-movie theater!

Those are my thoughts on the amazing hotel Four Seasons Los Angeles. I hope to go back sometime in the future and the stay couldn’t of been any better! If you go - don't forget to be on alert, you may see more than a few celebrities!

I give the Fours Season 5 out 5 of stars!

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

He also added to the religious heritage of our country. In 1804 he started a task of editing the Gospels, seeking out the moral teachings of Jesus. In 1820, six years prior to his death, he finished the task.

The second contribution was during his presidency. In 1803, he was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase from France. The sum of fifteen million dollars was paid for part or all of sixteen states. It comprised about one third of continental USA. The states are: Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and New Mexico.

The third contribution followed his two terms as President. He led in the establishment of the University of Virginia. Of particular interest to me is that Jefferson grew the first tomatoes in the USA. He wanted to prove they were not poisonous. He also introduced ice

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In speaking of Jesus’ words, he said, “They are the most sublime and benevolent code of words which has ever been offered to man.” A copy of his edition has for many years been given to every new congressman in Washington.

Jefferson died just hours before his good friend John Adams. His wish was that his tombstone reflect the things he had given the people. His epitaph reads:

Here was buried Thomas Jefferson Author of the Declaration of American Independence of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom and Father of the University of Virginia Born April 2, 1743. O.S. Died July 4, 1826 Amen. Selah. So be it.

Public invited to view County Dept.

of Behavioral Health Innovation Plan

he public is being asked to provide more input on how the County spends mental health services funds with a special focus on programs that are innovative and creative in providing mental health services.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) has updated its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three Year Program and Expenditure Plan to include projects under the Innovation Component. The Innovation Component allows for short term projects that are new or novel way to provide a service or way of doing business.

An example of an Innovation project is the TAY Behavioral Health Hostel, a crisis residential treatment center specifically for Transitional Age Youth, ages 18-25.

This update helps DBH keep $2.7 million that could be lost if not used by June 30, 2020, according to Assembly Bill 114.

The Plan can be viewed at

www.sbcounty.gov/DBH. There are comment forms in English and Spanish available for feedback.

“DBH is committed to utilizing available funds to create programming that is innovative, helpful and sustainable for the diverse residents of San Bernardino County,” stated Veronica Kelley, DBH Director. “The programs supported

by MHSA funding are based on the belief that recovery can happen. Together, we continue to take steps to support a healthy County through community based collaboration and the development of new and effective practices to address the mental health needs of the unserved and underserved populations. I encourage community members to continue participating in the community program planning process.”

For more information on the plan please call (800) 722-9866 or dial 7-1-1 for TTY users.

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Inland Regional Center clients celebrate disability at annual fundraiser

600 guests attend “I Love the 80s” event benefitting teens and adults with disabilities

ach year Inland Regional Center (IRC) hosts an immersive party experience for teens and adults with developmental disabilities. This year’s event, I Love the 80s, featured the fun, fashion, and flair of the 1980s.

Club Center Events in San Bernardino gave guests a blast from the past with blacklights, neon décor, and Rubik’s Cube centerpieces. I Love the 80s, historically known as Casino Night, offered guests the opportunity to try their luck and skill in various gaming areas. Traditional casino games like blackjack, roulette, and bingo were familiar favorites. Upping the ante at this year’s event, were full-sized arcade classics like PacMan, Ms. PacMan, Tetris, Space Invaders, and Asteroids!

Guests and volunteers alike

donned their 80s best. Outfits featuring leg warmers, neon polo shirts, and parachute pants did not disappoint! DJ George Gonzalez of Mass Appeal Entertainment kept the guests dancing all night to 80s hits, with Michael Jackson songs being a clear crowd favorite. A pizza party, photo booth, and glow-in-the-dark face paint and raffle prizes made it a night to remember. The event also hosted special guest Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes, who recognized the IRC Consumer Advisory Committee for it’s work serving the young people with disabilities in the Inland Empire.

IRC Event Developer Daisy Quiroz had this to say about the event, “The moment you see the full picture, the excited attendees, the incredible decor, food, and entertainment, is the moment you

see it all come together. At the end of the day, our Consumers are simply looking to have a great time! That’s my goal for all of the events I create for our agency”.

I Love the 80s also served as a fundraiser for Inland Regional Center’s Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a social and advocacy group for teens and adults who receive IRC services. Throughout the year the CAC hosts events such as movie nights, dances, and bike rides for its members. The group also has an educational component with trainings on voter’s registration, disability rights, dating etiquette, employment readiness, and more.

Most importantly the group allows IRC Consumers the ability to make friends in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Each year, the CAC elects leadership to rep-

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I Love the 80s guests take a break from dancing to pose for a quick photo. resent them and their interests. community involved!”

CAC President, Ryan Nelson, described the significance of the More than $3,500 was raised at I group, “I think the CAC is impor- Love the 80s, to benefit the IRC tant because it helps Consumers CAC. This event was made possiwith job training and teaches them ble through a partnership with IRC how to get a job. We also hold vendor In-Roads Creative Proconsumer events to get the whole grams.

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Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (second from right), presents a certificate of recognition to members of the Consumer Advisory Committee, IRC Executive Director Lavinia Johnson (far left) and Retired IRC Board Chair Keith Nelson (far right).

150 youth team up with the LA Dodgers Foundation and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians during community ser vice day

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On June 25 the Los Angeles Dodger Foundation (LADF) hosted a Community Service Day in partnership with the Dodgers, Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to bring more than 150 students involved in the local nonprofit Think Together’s afterschool programs to LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga to participate in a baseball clinic and reading event.

he Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) in partnership with the Dodgers, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes hosted a Community Service on Monday, June 25 at LoanMartField in Rancho Cucamonga, where 150 youth involved in nonprofit Think Together’s afterschool programs were able to work alongside the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes team members and Dodger alumni at a baseball clinic and community reading event.

Dodger alumni Lee Lacy and Derrel Thomas along with players from the Dodgers’ Single-A partner Rancho Cucamonga Quakes

and San Manuel volunteers led kids through a baseball clinic and reading event. Think Together is a LADF grantee that has afterschool and summer programming for students throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including Ontario, Colton, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto and Adelanto. Following the activities, a healthy lunch was provided to all participants.

“The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation has supported Think Together for many years and we are thrilled to partner with the foundation again to excite the students we serve in unique ways,” said CEO of Think Together Randy Barth. “The 2018 Community Service Day is a great exam-

ple of teams working hand-inhand to bring smiles to underserved children in our local community.”

This year’s program was the latest joint community initiative between LADF and San Manuel following a Dodgers Dreamfield Community Service Day last September at Bud Bender Park in Rialto, where youngsters took part in a youth clinic and community garden project. Think Together received $15,000 to support after school literacy and college access programs at 23 middle schools in Azusa, Baldwin Park, Duarte, Pico Rivera, Norwalk, Lynwood, El Monte and South Whittier.

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More than 150 Think Together students learned new batting techniques with Dodger alumni Lee Lacy during a Community Service Day at LoanMart Field in Rancho Cucamonga on Monday, June 25, hosted by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) in partnership with the Dodgers, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

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study by Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health researchers found that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) iStock854222688.jpgseverity is associated with severity of video game addiction.

The study, “Video game addiction, ADHD symptomatology, and video game reinforcement,” published June 6 in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, found that risk of addiction existed regardless of type of video game played or preferred most.

“This result is consistent with our hypothesis and with prior research, which suggests that people with greater ADHD symptom severity may be at greater risk for

developing problematic playing habits,” said Holly E. R. Morrell, PhD, associate professor in at Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health and the study’s principal investigator.

The study was released this month within days of obsessive video game playing being recognized as an international public health concern. The World Health Organization added “gaming disorder” in its International Classification of Diseases, 11th edition, released on June 18.

Morrell said previous research has estimated that up to 23 percent of people who play video games report symptoms of addiction, which can lead to negative effects on health, well-being, sleep, academics and socialization.

his summer, your child can be a mad scientist, build robots, dig up clues from the past, and investigate forensics—museum-style! Registration is now open for San Bernardino County Museum Summer Explorers day camps.

In “Be a Fossil Hunter Week,” July 17 – 20, campers will learn what it takes to be a paleontologist. What prehistoric creatures once lived in our backyards? Join in a mock excavation and discover what clues can be dug up from the past.

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In the Loma Linda University study, the number of hours playing video games was associated with addiction severity. Age was not a factor. Also, males reported greater addiction severity than females. Morrell and her team tested nearly 3,000 video game players ages 18–57 for the study.

Morrell is an expert in the field of addiction. In May, she published a study in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, in which she and her co-authors described some of the risks associated with video game addiction, such as physical and mental health problems, as well as problems with social and occupational functioning.

Register for Summer Explorers Camp at the County Museum

Advance registration is required; campers must have completed first grade and be 7 to 10 years old.

Each camp session is Tuesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $155 per week of camp; $135 per week for Museum members.

“Crime Scene Investigation, Museum Edition” is offered July 24 – 27. Using forensic science, participants become a detective for a week and learn the secrets of crime scene investigation. Explorers learn about and uncover evidence to help solve crimes. The class will get a visit from the County Sheriff’s Scientific Investigations Team.

In “Robot Wars Week,” July 10 – 13, campers will build robots and test their strength in an ultimate robot fighting championship.

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Registration forms are available on-line at www.sbcounty.gov/museum or at the museum front desk.

Limited scholarships may be available. Class enrollment is limited. For more information, contact the education division at (909) 798-8610.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.

General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child aged 5 to 12).

Children under five and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcounty.gov/museum. The museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

25 repor ted cases of Vir ulent Newcastle Disease among back yard chickens in SB County

Staff Report

rban homesteading has gained in popularity as consumers become increasingly enamored with the “natural.” But there is also something else that has increased – incidents of Virulent Newcastle Disease (VND). 26 cases were reported from May 24, 2018 – June 26, 2018 among a flock of backyard exhibition chickens; 25 of them are in San Bernardino County, one in Los Angeles County. This is the first case of VND reported since 2003.

Not a food safety concern, VND is a contagious and fatal viral disease affecting the respiratory, nervous and digestive systems of birds and poultry. Many die without showing any clinical signs that include sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, green water diarrhea, neck twisting, circling, muscle tremors, paralysis and decreased egg production.

It is essential that all poultry Virulent Newcastle Disease Upowners follow good biosecurity dates webpage. practices to help protect their birds from infectious diseases such as Sick or dead backyard birds can Newcastle. These include simple steps like washing hands and scrubbing boots before and after entering a poultry area; cleaning and disinfecting tires and equipment before moving them off the property; and isolating any birds returning from shows for 30 days before placing them with the rest of the flock.

For backyard flock owners, biosecurity measures are to use dedicated shoes and clothes when caring for them and not to use/wear those clothes/shoes in other areas.

be submitted to CAHFS laboratories for post-mortem examination ($20 plus shipping and handling).

Information on this program can

be found at CDFA's CAHFS Laboratory Necropsy Services for California Backyard Poultry Owners webpage.

In addition to practicing good biosecurity, all bird owners should report sick birds or unusual bird deaths through California’s Sick Bird Hotline at 866-922-BIRD IECN PHOTO COURTESY UCANR (2473). Additional information on 26 cases of virulent Newcastle disease was reported from May 24, 2018 - June 26, 2018 among VND and biosecurity for backyard a flock of backyard chickens. 25 of those cases are in San Bernardino County, the other in Los Anflocks can be found at CDFA's geles County.

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International Orchestra to perform July 14 in SB

an Bernardino Symphony Orchestra has partnered with the Montecito International Music Festival Orchestra to present two concerts at the historic Sturges Center for the Fine Arts on Saturday, July 14. A matinee will be performed at 3 p.m. and an evening performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The concerts will include Tchaikovsky’s beloved String Serenade, as well as Vivaldi’s Four Seasons which will feature guest artists Linda Wang and Ken Aiso, and two outstanding student soloists, Yuanmiao Li and Kenta Nomura. The Festival Cello Ensemble will also perform a variety of exciting pieces.

“This is the type of partnership that truly enriches our community,” said Symphony Board President Dean McVay. “In the Symphony’s role as a local arts leader, it is incumbent upon us to seek out the finest orchestral talent and make it readily available for all to enjoy.”

The Montecito International Music Festival Orchestra and its ensembles are comprised of select attendees of the annual Montecito International Music Festival which, this year, is held at La Sierra University in Riverside. Its close proximity inspired the partnership in this, the Festival’s tenth season.

Festival participants attend more than two weeks of intensive master classes designed to strengthen their instrumental, vocal, and

or through their website: www.sanbernardinosymphony.org . Student and active military tickets are $15; all other tickets are $30, $45, $55, and $65 based upon concert hall location. All tickets for these events are 100% tax deductible.

Celebrating Music Education,” Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy’s first concert of the season will be presented on Sunday July 8, 2018, at 3 PM. The event will be at the Sturges Center For The Fine Arts, 780 N. “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410.

Tickets are $22, $17 for adults and $10 for children 10 and under.

Tickets are available at the Sinfonia Mexicana office at the California Theatre 562 W. Fourth St., San Bernardino, from 12 PM to 5 PM Monday through Friday, or by calling 909-884-3228 or 909-7442176.

The Mariachi Spectacular will feature special vocalist, Stephanie Amaro who is also a member of Trio Ellas which has performed with world famous musical groups. Former Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán vocalist Rafael Palomar will conduct the Sinfonia Academy group and perform with Amaro. Sinfonia Academy Students will also be joined by Ballet Folklorico Flores del Desierto from Victorville. Mariachi Voces de Jalisco, who placed second at the 2018 “San Juan Capistrano” Battle of the Mariachis.

The event promises to include the best Mariachi music in the world performed by Student musicians. Featured Performers are: Stephanie Amaro Stephanie Amaro was born in Hollywood California and played guitar in punk and alternative rock bands during her teens but fell in love with traditional Mexican

music at age 19. She led to the formation of the pioneer Mariachi fushion group Trio Ellas. The group consisted simply of guitar, violin, guitarron and their three harmonized voices. She has accompanied major artists in both Latin and US markets of instruments or as a vocalist or both.

Now as a budding solo artist she’s bringing the fire power of her musical experiences in a cohesive aesthetic and unique sound.

Rafael Palomar, Born in the port of Veracruz, México, Rafael Palomar started playing in the Plaza Garibaldi with different groups at the age of 13, while studying at the Escuela Libre de Música in México City.

At age 17, Palomar became a member of Mariachi Latino working in the well-known restaurant "Plaza Santa Cecilia" in México City, accompanying many famous singers of the day. Later, Rafael Palomar had the tremendous opportunity to become a member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, with whom he traveled to many countries including the USA, Japan, Holland, Canada, China, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru and others. They accompanied many singers, including Lucha Villa, Lucero, Beatriz Adriana, Estela Nuñez, Aída Cuevas, Guadalupe Pineda, and more. Rafael Palomar currently resides in the Sylmar, CA and is the lead instructor for music and performances for the Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy.

ast week, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the 2018-19 state budget which allocates $9.7 million to support the development of the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art, Culture and Industry of the Riverside Art Museum, also known as “The Cheech.”

The Cheech will reside in the City of Riverside and be a permanent home for Cheech Marin’s collection of Chicano art, including paintings, sculptures, and photography, making it the most prominent collection of its kind in the U.S.

tremendous work and leadership.

For too long, the story of Latinos and their contributions to the arts have been overlooked. The Cheech will help bring the real stories and rich history of the Latino community to all Californians.”

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Maestro Dean Anderson will conduct the Montecito International Music Festival Orchestra July 14 at the Sturges Center for the Fine Arts. composition skills. Throughout the program, they perform in oncampus recitals. The July 14 concerts will be unique in that they are the only off-campus performances for the Festival’s finest 70+ participating strings players this year and, of course, that they are at one of the region’s most historic cultural settings.

In fact, the Sturges Auditorium opened in 1925 as a junior high school named for former teacher David Brainard Sturges. Over the years, the iconic structure with the bright red doors and carved façade was used to educate and entertain thousands. Following a remodel in

1982, and various renovations throughout the following decades, it now welcomes more than 150 shows each year.

Maestro Dean Anderson, who will conduct the concert performances, is particularly excited to bring the Montecito International Music Festival Orchestra to a local venue.

“This will be my 4th season conducting the Festival Orchestra and I could not be more thrilled,” said Anderson. “These students come from all over the world, including Asia, Eastern Europe, North and South America, and their level of talent is simply phenomenal. I am

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$9.7 Million Allocated to “The Cheech” Museum in State Budget

“I am thrilled that funding for the Cheech has been approved in the budget and grateful that the Governor and State Legislature recognize the importance of this Museum to Riverside and the entire region,” said Assemblymember Medina. “I have worked closely with Mayor Rusty Bailey, the City of Riverside, the Riverside Art Museum, and Cheech Marin for the past year to galvanize the development of this project and am thankful for their

“I have dreamed for many years of finding a home for the hundreds of pieces of art that I have spent much of my life collecting, protecting and showing, when possible, at major museums around the world,” said Cheech Marin. “The Riverside community has made this dream a reality, and I am overjoyed that this incredible museum will open in the heart of a community I have come to know and love.”

The fundraising effort known as “Reach for the Cheech” has surpassed its first goal set a year ago.

With these new funds allocated into the state budget, The Cheech has raised close to $13 million thus far which will help transform Riverside’s existing Main Library into a world-class arts facility.