Tag: San Bernardino
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I.E.: Vote Now Through November 5
By Dianne Anderson Voters are bringing their game face in the next two weeks, getting serious on the big election and issues all the way down to local city economics, education for the kids, housing security and small business support. Black candidates are saying do not lag on the bubbles. Fill out the ballots and ... -
Local Boxing Prodigy Has Stellar Pro Debut
It was the perfect debut to what promises to be a long and prosperous boxing career. San Bernardino native Terry Washington, 20, recently had his professional boxing debut at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, and it was great way to kick off his career. Washington was the third feature fight on a six fight card, ... -
State Award Fuels Affordable Housing in S.B.
National CORE and the Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino (HACSB) have been awarded $15.8 million from the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) to invest in new housing and community improvements as part of the fourth phase of redevelopment at the Arrowhead Grove housing community. The funding includes an $8.7 million loan for ... -
$1.4M Grant Funds EV Charging Stations in S.B.
The City of San Bernardino and Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino have received a $1,405,800 grant from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to fund the construction of sixteen new public electric vehicle charging stations near Baseline Street at the Arrowhead Grove Housing Community. “We see more EV’s on our roads ... -
SoCal Juneteenth Free Events
by Dianne Anderson If the community didn’t have enough to talk about at last year’s Juneteenth – this year should provide more than enough conversation to cover the latest threats to freedom and democracy. Across the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Long Beach, celebrations are honoring Black history by preserving the culture, and defending the ... -
S.B. Claim of Discrimination Against White Candidate
By Dianne Anderson Speculation abounds as to how former white candidate Steven Carrigan for San Bernardino City Manager could have assumed he was not hired because, among other allegations, racial discrimination against him. Some think he may have thought the preferred candidate for the job – who was surnamed Black and happened to be African ... -
S.B. Gets New Homelessness Grant
By Dianne Anderson Mired in the throes of the state’s homeless epidemic, they live in tents on streets, under bridges, in the parks, some are out in the open, but many are largely hidden and unaccounted for. Pastor Paul Jones, whose nonprofit is connected with 211 Access, verifies the homeless wherever and whenever he sees ... -
S.B. Names Andrea Russell Director of Human Resources
The City of San Bernardino has announced that Andrea E. Russell has joined its leadership team as its new Human Resources and Risk Management Director. “Andrea Russell has demonstrated her diverse and distinguished human resources experience in her time with the City,” said City Manager Charles Montoya. “Her background in recruitment will play an important ... -
S.B. to Vote For Council Candidates by March 5
By Dianne Anderson Instead of complaining about the powers that be, now is the time to do something about it. Super Tuesday is just around the corner, with hopeful candidates for San Bernardino City Council taking all they’ve heard from local voters, and preparing for hard work ahead for the promise to put plans into ... -
Former Cajon High Standout Jayden Daniels Wins Heisman
San Bernardino resident, and former Cajon High School standout Jayden Daniels recently won the Heisman Trophy, crowning the superstar quarterback at No. 13 ranked LSU the best in college football for the 2023-24 season. It has been a whirlwind week for Daniels. In addition to being in the bright lights of New York, the best ...