Mayor Deborah Robertson - January 2022

MAYOR DEBORAH ROBERTSON

NEWSLETTER

Winter Volume | January 2022

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“The purpose of my newsletter is to inform Rialto residents about the ample resources, city events, community news and much more in one place. I hope you enjoy your read.”

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Health

Latest COVID-19 Update

County Increasing Testing Options and Opportunities Several months ago the Board of Supervisors foresaw how variants such as Omicron could create an increased need for testing and directed County staff to secure as many rapidresult over-the-counter (OTC) antigen test kits as possible before they became high-demand items.

As a result, San Bernardino County is now partnering with non-pro t organizations, community-based agencies, government agencies, cities, private schools and nursing homes to provide free OTC kits to ensure that there is greater availability throughout the county.

Since the launch of the COVID-19 OTC Antigen Allocation Program last month, the County has provided 116,861 over-thecounter antigen test kits to the people of San Bernardino County through partnerships with 295 agencies.

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All County-operated testing sites now provide free over-the-counter (OTC) antigen test kits to individuals who live or work in San Bernardino County (proof of residency or employment required). OTC antigen test kits

offer results in as little as 10 minutes. Each kit contains two tests. There is a limit of one test kit per person.

The County encourages residents to visit one our County test sites if they are having trouble nding test kits elsewhere.

Visit sbcovid19.com/rapidtest to nd online or local retail options. Please do not visit an Emergency Room or Urgent Care for COVID-19 testing unless you are experiencing severe or worsening symptoms.

Deborah Robertson Foundation Giving Away At Home Test Kits Test kit Distribution begins on Monday, January 24th. Distribution site is 145N Riverside Ave. Must email communityandlearningcenter@gmail.com or call 909-258-9822 to nd out more information. Only 4 kits per household.

Must present ID and/or utility bill with address.

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Human Interest Re ection on Martin Luther King Day

January 17th, 2022 is recognized as Martin Luther King Day. As we celebrate his life and legacy as one of the most impactful American civil rights leaders, we must acknowledge the change he invoked that affects past, present, and future history and generations. MLK day is for re ecting on current discrepancies of racial injustices and invoking change within your community. As Biden stated, “Americans must commit to the un nished work of Martin Luther King Jr., delivering jobs and justice and protecting the sacred right to vote, a right from which all other rights ow.” In order to view the change you would like to see, you must do the work. Find out ways to get involved with major organizations such as NAACP, ACLU and NCNW in the Inland Empire.

As Mayor Deborah Robertson says, “Live every 365 days of the year remaining in the march, for equality, justice and tolerance!”

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San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Updates Transit Equity Day is Feb. 4th County-facilitated testing sites continue to operate at a high-capacity in all parts of the County with extended hours of operation. The County-run sites alone have been Everyone rides for free on February 4th! Every bus, every train, everywhere in San Bernardino County.

In honor of Transit Equity Day, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority is sponsoring free bus and train fares for everyone boarding San Bernardino County transit providers within the county.

Transit Equity Day offers a day off from paying fares for regular transit users and gives the transit-curious a no-charge chance to explore transportation options.

Proposals Request for I-10 Your Measure I Dollars at Work Back in May 2017, the I-10 Corridor Project (Express Lanes) received environmental clearance from the Los Angeles County Line to Ford Street in Redlands. The rst ten miles of the Project are currently under construction as Contract 1, and are scheduled to open in 2023. Recently developed cost updates in 2021 con rmed the need for phasing, and on October 6, 2021, the SBCTA Board of Directors (Board) directed staff to explore a single express lane strategy for the next segment on the I-10 Corridor Project to be consistent with the State’s Guideline Principles for Transportation Investment.

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NEW: The Deborah Robertson Foundation Partners with AmazonSmile Program Throughout this holiday season, it is important to show gratitude to those we love and cherish. The Deborah Foundation is a wonderful opportunity to support the Community and Learning Center through Amazon Smile program. To see step-by-step instructions on how to do so, look below!

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Visit AmazonSmile

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When you arrive at the homepage click

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Search Deborah Robertson Foundation and click SELECT

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Rialto Branch Library Temporarily Suspending Inside Services As a result of the recent impacts from COVID the inside services at the Rialto Branch Library will be closing effective Thursday, January 13, 2022, and will be transitioning to a curbside pickup model (Library To-Go Services).

We anticipate this remaining in effect for the next two weeks through January 28th.

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Rent Relief Assistance

Worried because you missed a RENT or Mortgage Payment?

You're not alone!!

Housing Counseling Agencies across California are ready to help you navigate these challenging times. For more information: Call (800) 569-4287

Virtual City Council Meetings

Send Email to Sign-Up to Provide Live Public Comment via Zoom

Members of the public are provided opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or calling

into the meeting to provide oral comments. To provide oral comments via Zoom you must sign-up by 6:30 p.m. the night of the meeting. Click here to see viewing options.

In response to COVID-19, The City Council Chambers will be open to the public with limited seating inside the Council Chambers. The public will have an opportunity to speak on any item using the podium inside the Council Chambers.

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California Low-Cost Auto Insurance Program

To learn more about the program, click the image or here!

Upcoming Events

Help the count!

Volunteers are needed for the Homeless Point-in-Time Count on Jan. 27. To volunteer, click the image!

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Please join the California Black Women's Collective, the California Black Media, and BWOPA California for the State of Black Women in California Issues Forum and Report Release. We are excited to talk to the authors of the State of Black Women in CA Report during this virtual event. They are subject matter experts on important issues to our community and us. We will also make space to thank them for their work and contributions to this year's report.

Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the image!

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City of Rialto is seeking Interns and High School Interns

Employment Opportunities Inland Empire Economic Partnership-

Click here to be directed to the site

Starting on Monday, January candidates will be able to apply be going to the City’s Employment Opportunities page

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Follow Mayor Robertson’s Socials!

City of RialtoPosition Available: • Equipment Mechanic

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