Category: Local & Community
League of Women Voters, San Bernardino Area
2022 Citizens of Achievement & Civic Engagement Ceremony It’s time to recognize the people who add value to our communities! Since 1975 the San Bernardino League of Women Voters has recognized our local champions through the Citizens of Achievement Awards. The awards honor individuals and organizations who are making a difference in our community. This…
The SBCUSD Board Of Education Honored 25 Outstanding Individuals On September 20
The Outstanding Achievement Awards Recognize District Students, Parents, and Staff On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, the Board of Education presented the Outstanding Achievement Awards to students, parents, and staff at Cajon High School, Holcomb Elementary School, the Kendall-Harmon School complex, and Shandin Hills Middle School. The Board recognizes Outstanding Student Award winners to build self-esteem…
USDA Launches $100 Million Healthy School Meals Initiative, Announces Grant Program for Rural Schools
Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2022 – Today, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service launched the first phase of its $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative aimed at improving the nutritional quality of school meals by opening a request for applications for an organization to manage grants to small and/or rural school meal programs, establish an awards…
The Social Lites, Inc. 2022 Beautillion Scholarship Recipients
The Social Lites, Inc. of the Inland Empire is now preparing for our annual program. In our 60 years we have awarded more than 2 million dollars in scholarships to our deserving and underserved youth in the Inland Empire area. Please help us find these youth in preparing them for college or trade schools. We…
Inland Empire Disaster Preparedness Summit: Digital Resources to Keep Communities Informed Before, During, and After a Crisis
The event – hosted by Meta, in partnership with the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, Red Cross Southern California Region, The California Fire Safe Council, and the California Office of Emergency Services – is open to Inland Empire government entities, emergency responders, non-profits, and small businesses who want to improve their digital communication skills in…
First 5 San Bernardino offers new funds for programs helping young children
Local organizations seeking financial support for ideas and programs aligning with First 5 SB’s strategic plan are encouraged to apply via the request for applications process. Named after a beloved staff member who recently lost her battle with cancer, the Merceides Logans Community Innovation Initiative is a $1.5 million fund designated to foster a simplified approach for community organizations…
The Season is Changing but Extreme Drought is Here to Stay
Five Water-Saving Reminders for Fall Sacramento, Calif. – As the fall season officially arrives on September 22, Californians may begin to see cooler temperatures. But it’s important to remember that California is still experiencing extreme drought and the need to conserve water remains a top priority even though the season is changing. Save Our Water…
Allene Dixon’s 100th birthday
Allene Dixon will celebrate her 100th birthday on Sept. 28, 2022. She was born and raised in Prescott, Arkansas. After she and Rayburn L. Dixon were married, they moved to San Bernardino, CA. He was employed by and retired from NAFB while she worked at San Bernardino Community Hospital. Their children include: Toni Fortson, Peter…
2022 Mr. and Miss Cardinal City Combined Pageant Set for Saturday, September 24
With 7 Mr. Cardinal City contestants and 12 Miss Cardinal City contestants, as well as pageant hosts and judges, friends, and family, Sturges Center for the Fine Arts will be filled to the brim on Saturday, September 24. The Cardinal City Pageants are popular events for San Bernardino High School (SBHS), with Mr. Cardinal and…
9th Annual Children & Families in Crisis Conference And the Stan Morrison Unforgettable Speaker Series
San Bernardino, California – For the past decade, in an ongoing attempt to safeguard and save the lives of children, in Southern California and across North America. The Unforgettables Foundation (TUF) has presented a skills training symposium to educate parents and caregivers on real life dangers that are often overlooked or misunderstood. On Thursday, October…
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Announces Partnership to Advance Genomics Research at the Nation’s Four Historically Black Medical Colleges
New Partnership with Charles Drew University College of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine Aims to Accelerate Precision Health REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced a partnership with the nation’s four Historically Black Medical Colleges (HBMCs) to further…
Silver Lake Branch Library Invites Community to Join the Force at Star Wars Reads Day
The Silver Lake Branch Library invites the community to join the Force and celebrate the love of reading at Star Wars Reads Day on Saturday, October 8, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2411 Glendale Blvd. Explore a galaxy far, far away with storytimes, crafts, giveaways and a short show by a Star Wars performance group….
Mikki Cichocki Says Every Student Deserves a Chance!
“Every student deserves a chance to succeed,” says San Bernardino City Unified School District board candidate Mikki Cichocki. SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF. When Mikki Cichocki was leaving Starbucks recently, one of her former sixth-grade students called out to say, “Hello.” Cichocki was happy to learn that her former youth court student is now studying to be…
The United States Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Investigation
OCR found during its investigation the following regarding Clean Sweep. This evidence included multiple witness statements to OCR from District- and school-level administrators and school employees whose job duties provided them with personal knowledge of the district’s disciplinary practices and data. Based on their personal knowledge and professional experience with the district, these witnesses credibly…
Cypress Elementary Starts New School Year With Brand New Library
Access Books Donated Thousands of Books to Make the On-Campus Library Possible For 20 years, Cypress Elementary School has been missing something on its campus that most other schools take for granted—a school library. All that changes this year, as Cypress is set to open its own on-campus library. Cypress has dedicated an otherwise empty…
How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
The western United States is experiencing extreme heat that will continue through Wednesday, September 7. Across the state, temperatures are 10 to 20 degrees hotter than normal, with temperatures expected to climb this weekend. Extreme heat endangers vulnerable Californians, including our elderly and those with health concerns. State agencies and departments have gathered resources and…
American Girl Doll “Tea Party” Gets New Troop for the Girl Scouts
(SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.) Families—complete with fathers, mothers, grandparents, and lots of daughters—attended the first American Girl Doll Tea Party in three years at Dr. Mildred Dalton Henry Elementary School in San Bernardino. The Girl Scouts were there, and they signed up enough girls to start a new troop. “Another great success of the American Girl…
South Coast AQMD Issues Ozone Advisory Due to Heat Wave
Valid Tuesday August 30, 2022 through Sunday September 04, 2022 This advisory is in effect through Sunday, September 4th. South Coast AQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available. The National Weather Service has issued Excessive Heat Watches and Excessive Heat Warnings across the region, increasing the likelihood of poor air quality in…
New Monthly Food Distribution Coming To Westside Community
Pure Land Foundation to hand out free groceries Saturday at Arroyo Valley High Starting Saturday, August 20, San Bernardino’s westside community now has a free, monthly food distribution opportunity that runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Arroyo Valley High School. Saturday’s event is the first of three taking place through Monday at locations across…
Miss Black Awareness Scholarship Pageant Mommy and Me Fashion Show & Tea Fundraiser
The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana invite you to the Mommy and Me fashion show and tea. You can show your support to our young ladies who are doing something positive and their mothers are leading by example! This afternoon tea is a fundraiser to sponsor the 54th Miss Black Awareness Scharship…
Unity In CommUNITY Day” Chill N Grillin BBQ ComPITion
The Concerned Citizens for the Development of North Fontana, Fontana Police Officers Association, City of Fontana, and the Fontana Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th Annual “UNITY in commUNITY” Chill’ N Grillin’ Barbecue comPITition. The event continues to build on the excellent community – police relationship which Fontana enjoys. Jason Delair, president of the…
2022 Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion® Welcome Visitors And Locals Alike We Have Something For Everyone!
ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, August 16, 2022) – Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, is ready to roll into Southern California’s historic downtown Ontario. “Last year we had visitors from over seven (7) states travel to our region for this event!” said Michael Krouse, President & CEO of Greater…
San Bernardino County Library: Friends of the Library BOGO Book Sale!
Support the San Bernardino County Library through the Friends of the Library as they offer a BUY ONE GET ONE BOOK SALE event. All proceeds made from the sale will be used to fund special events, materials, and programs at the library branches. From August 22nd-28th, buy one book and receive a second book of…
Sponsors Needed For Mr. And Miss Cardinal City
One date in September, leading to one year of service for one Mr. Cardinal City winner and one Miss Cardinal City winner to represent San Bernardino High School (SBHS). It may seem like Mr. and Miss Cardinal City are just about pageant night, but that is far from the truth. The September 24, 2022, pageant…
Have You Noticed Young Girls Hitting Early Puberty Since COVID-19 Started?
Precocious puberty means a youngster enters puberty early. Girls begin puberty earlier than males. Thus, breast development is an early symptom. Genetics, body fat, and chemicals are probable reasons for early puberty. When females enter puberty too early, it’s stressful for them and their parents. If your daughter starts puberty before she’s 8, see her…
