Mayor Deborah Robertson's Newsletter-July

Mayor Deborah Robertson’s NEWSLETTER

BY CHARLI LENAY

WORD FROM THE MAYOR The month of June is full of incredible opportunities to get involved in our community. As most of you are aware, the current status of our county has shifted from a global health pandemic to a human crisis; sparking peaceful marches in all fifty states and worldwide. Community members and I organized a peaceful protest of our own in hopes to continue the ongoing relationship building in Rialto with our community members and the Police Department. The march showed us what happens when a community, community leaders, and those who protect it come together for a meaningful cause. In addition to peaceful marches, June is Men’s Health Awareness Month; making men aware to regularly get prostate examinations and to stay healthy. Lastly, Juneteenth was Friday, June 19th; marking the ending of slavery in the United States. I just want to thank everyone who has participated in the BLM movement, in any form, in hopes to embark on change nationwide.

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Mayor Deborah Robertson

Happy Birthday Mayor!

On Juneteenth, Madam Mayor celebrated her birthday amongst family.

For her birthday this year, she is asking for donations to Inland Empire Section National Council of Negro Women Inc. The organization was founded in 1935 by Mary McLeod Bethune, in an alliance with other organizations, standing for justice and a responsibility worldwide. The Inland Empire Section, chartered in 1968, for the Inland Empire, with beginnings in Rialto, adopted the last plank of her legacy, “And finally, I leave you a responsibility for our youth‌â€?! For

over 53 years, the Inland Empire Section, under the Bethune Center program, has delivered on this responsibility. Therefore, she has chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to her, and she hopes you will consider contributing as a way to celebrate with her. Every little bit will help reach her goal of $5,000!

Please donate from your heart.

Today, more than ever, all young lives deserve a future, especially amongst Black youth, and their life!

Click here to donate.

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UPDATES #SBCountyTogether Latest Update Daily Stats 10,407 Confirmed Cases (up 4% from the previous day) 245 Deaths (up 4.7% from the previous day) 114,640 Tested (up 2.7% from the previous day) Testing Locations Walk up Testing Department of Behavioral Health Auditorium 850 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

June 29 through July 2 Click here to make an appointment.

July 6 through July 10 Appointments registration will open soon.

-closed July 3rd-

Ontario Convention Center (North) 1947 Convention Center Way, Ontario 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

June 29 through July 2 Click here to make an appointment.

July 6 through July 10 Appointments registration will open soon.

-closed July 3rd-

Drive-Through Testing West Point Medical Center – Fontana 7774 Cherry Ave., Fontana (909) 355-1296 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

San Bernardino Premier Urgent Care Centers of California 284 E. Highland Ave., San Bernardino Daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

No appointment necessary. All insurances accepted. No out-of-pocket expense for testing. Please bring your ID and insurance card, if you have one. Uninsured patients are also eligible for testing under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and CARES Act. COVID-19 swab testing and antibody testing available. Click here for more information.

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Indoor Testing

San Bernardino— Life Center Church 2282 Pumalo St., San Bernardino

phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.*

Tuesday, June 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Click here to make an appointment

Life Changing Ministries 5395 N. F St., San Bernardino Monday, July 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Click here to make an appointment

Ecclesia Christain Fellowship 1314 E. Date St., San Bernardino Friday, July 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Appointment registration will open July 2nd.

National Orange Show (NOS) (The Dome) 689 S. E St., San Bernardino June 29 – July 2, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

San Bernardino Health Center 606 E. Mill St., San Bernardino Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m

*Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at (909) 387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The

_________________________ Tune in to City Council Meetings City Council meetings take place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. If you would like to tune in, you can find additional details here.

Stay tuned and please, tune in!

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Business Resources Disaster Loan Assistance Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters

Our nation's small businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the CARES Act, which contains $376 billion in relief for American workers and small businesses.

SBA provides lowinterest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets.

Parents—Apply for the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Apply by July 15th

This program, called P-EBT, is for students who are normally able to get free or reduced price school meals.

Apply and get up to $365 per child to spend on groceries.

SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses. The SBA has 68 District Offices, as well as support provided by its Resource Partners, such as SCORE offices, Women’s Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. When faced with a business need, use the SBA’s Local Assistance Directory to locate the office nearest you.

If you are a business owner who needs access to capital apply TODAY! Click the link here.

Children may continue to receive "grab n go" meals or emergency food at COVID-19 emergency feeding sites offered by schools and community locations, even if they are receiving P-EBT benefits.

Apply here!

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Business Partnership Applications live NOW COVID-Compliant Business Partnership Program is providing $30 Million in Small Business Funding & Supporting all Businesses who partner. We encourage Rialto businesses to apply. For more information, click here!

Nail salons, tattoo parlors, and other personal services now open!

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Community “Nail Salons, Tattoo Studio’s & Other Personal Services to open June 19th,” states SB County

Recap: Rialto Community Peace Rally

The State Department of Public Health this afternoon, June 12, issued guidance that will allow nail salons, tattoo studios, and other personal care services to open back up beginning June 19.

Personal care services are covered under expanded personal services, which allows services such as skin care, cosmetology, tattoo parlors and more to open. “The guidance, https://covid19.ca.gov/ pdf/expanded-personalservices.pdf, is intended to support a safe, clean environment for workers and customers.”

The Rialto Community Peace Rally took place Saturday, June 13th 2020. The intended purpose was to continue the ongoing relationship building in Rialto with our community members and the Police Department. Members of our city council, police department and community joined the Mayor in a peaceful rally starting at city hall to show support in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Thank you to everyone who came to show your support!

San Bernardino County has discussed the opening of entertainment services, fitness centers and pro sports, specifically with limitations, but has yet to discuss small adult and youth league sports. This will be in the works soon to come.

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IF YOU MISSED THIS RALLY, BE SURE TO KEEP UP WITH THE MAYOR’S FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES, JUST CLICK HERE 8

2020 Congressional Art winners announced!

The 2020 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 31st Congressional District winners have been announced. Two of our very own from Rialto High School students, Ashley Cabrera and Eliana Jackson, were announced winners.

Stated by Rialto Unified School District, her 1st place submission "Her Struggle," Ashely will have her photograph displayed in the US Capitol for one year. She will have the opportunity to travel with her family to Washington, D.C. to meet with other contest winners. What an outstanding accomplishment!

Her incredible photograph was inspired by her mom.

“The struggle my mother goes through inspired me to photograph her," Ashely said. "My intentions in this artwork was to portray the emotions that a mother is feeling. I wanted to make her facial expression powerful and be the main focus of this photo. I chose this media because I personally am able to tell a story through photography.”

Eliana earned 3rd place for her submission "Angelic," which will be displayed in Representative Pete Aguilar’s San Bernardino office.

We are so proud of both Ashley and Eliana!

BY ELIANA JACKSON

Mr. Steven Rodriguez, Rialto High School Chair of VAPA said of Ashely's accomplishment: "This is big news for Rialto Unified. We celebrate Ashely for her hard work and talent!”

BY ASHLEY CABRERA

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Joel Abzun named Valedictorian at Oak Hills High School

Joel Abzun, a recent graduate, is being recognized for his ambitious and caring spirit. Mr. Abzun, valedictorian at Oak Hills High School, has provided many years of service to our city of Rialto. Through volunteerism and mentorship, he has set his mark on our city. Joel has dedicated many years to the Young Marines program in Rialto. The Young Marines is an award-winning program for boys and girls between the ages of 8-18. The programs goals are to strengthen America’s youth while establishing the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring veterans and much more.

Abzun has been a true pivotal leader for the program and in many of the mentees lives. Since graduating, he will attend the University of

California, Berkeley where he strives to become a lawyer.

Thank you Joel for contributing your time and dedication to the communities future generations. We appreciate you and good luck on your future endeavors!

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EVENTS

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Rialto wants to recognize 2020 Grads!

Each high school in the county will be holding a drive-thru ceremony.

More details will be available soon. Submit your graduation photo to be 12 99 featured on the City’s website, Spectrum channel 3 and AT&T channel here. *Deadline for submissions is July 16th*

New Job Opportunities!

CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

We all know pets are our unconditional friends!

We would like to feature your pet in the next newsletter. Send a picture and bio here or go to the Mayor’s Facebook and send a message here

Follow Mayor Robertson’s Socials!

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