Posts Tagged ‘ Inland Empire ’

The Joe Baca Foundation Brightens Up The Holidays For Many Inland Families

On December 17, 2011, the Joe Baca Foundation provided holiday meals and distributed toys and bicycles to local children. Local non-profit organizations helped idenfity families in need. Pictured are Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr.and a recipient of a brand new bike.

By Gary Martin The Joe Baca Foundation an organization founded by Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr. in 2006.. Has been on a mission to enrich our community through sponsoring community programs such as a Youth Baseball Team, Fitness Clinic, Scholarship Programs, Organized Toy Drives and Turkey Days. The Joe Baca Foundation has once again shown that their passion is helping sustain and improve the lives of many families that reside in the Inland Empire. On December 17, 2011 The Joe Baca Foundation had a Toy & Bicycle Giveaway.  Treating these youth and their families that were identified by non-profit...

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Office of Business Development Kicks Off Seminar Series

Workshops focus on strategic planning, Internet marketing SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2012) –  The City of San Bernardino, Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development has two upcoming workshops that focus on Internet-based marketing and strategic planning. Both workshops will be hosted at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E. Street, Suite 200, in San Bernardino. They are: ·         “Strategic Planning for Small Business,” from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, presented by Beverly Rubio, owner/president of BAR Strategia, a Riverside-based marketing firm. This presentation will explore the fundamentals of strategic planning and give companies...

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Experience HerStory This MLK Day

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(San Bernardino, Calif.) The Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches host their 32nd Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast on Monday January 16th, 2012 at the Hilton San Bernardino located at 285 East Hospitality Lane at 7:30 am. Celebrating the life, liberty and legacy of Dr. King, this year’s event features guest speaker Donzaleigh Abernathy.  An actress and author, Donzaleigh is the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Abernathy, the co-founder of the African American Civil Rights Movement with Dr. King.  Following Dr. King’s assassination, Rev. Abernathy became the president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as he continued to...

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Procurement Expo for Small Businesses on November 15, 2011

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Assembly member Wilmer Amina Carter, D-Rialto,  the California Public Utilities Commission and ADF Networking, Inc. will host the Inland Empire Procurement Expo from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 at the Inland Empire Regional Center, 1365 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino. The contracting and procurement event is an opportunity for small businesses to learn from and network with buyers and procurement professionals from utilities, cable companies and government agencies.”This event will help small businesses gain access to public sector contracts in a personalized and informal setting,” said Assembly member Carter, who will give opening remarks along...

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Rialto All-Stars Earn Emotional Victory Over West Covina

Gabriella Gomez knocks in two runs with a single in the 4th inning. Photograph By Vanessa Hernadez-Baber

By Marcelle Baber (Charter Oak, California) Sports are played with passion and emotion, and they both were evident Saturday evening in a softball game that matched Rialto (U12) Girls All-Star team against West Covina. All I can say is “What a game it was, indeed.” Both teams played very hard. West Covina’s Naomi Hunt got the scoring started in the bottom half of the first inning by getting on base and scoring on two throwing errors by Rialto. She also proved to be effective on the mound as well by shutting down the mighty bats of Rialto for the...

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Golfers Tee Up To Benefit Inland Empire Students

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(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Golfers from throughout Southern California are invited to participate in the Second Annual Inland Empire Future Leaders Program (IEFLP) Golf Tournament on Friday, September 16th at the Shandin Hills Golf Club in San Bernardino. “We are grateful to our sponsors and participants that make this event a reality,” said Dr. Tom Rivera, Director of the IEFLP program. “All proceeds raised during the tournament will go towards the 2012 summer leadership conference for eighth and ninth-grade students in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.” With a variety of sponsorship opportunities still available, the tournament will begin with an...

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Medi-Cal Moves To Managed Healthcare

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(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Elderly and disabled Inland Empire residents on Medi-Cal may soon face a change in their health care plan because of new federal legislation. This legislation allows 12 California counties, including San Bernardino and Riverside, to require most Medi-Cal patients who are seniors (age 65 and over) or disabled enroll in Medi-Cal Managed Care. These 12 counties began moving their Medi-Cal patients into managed care plans on Wednesday, June 1.In managed care plans, patients must select a primary care physician, such as one of the doctors at LaSalle Medical Associates. The primary care physician must approve all...

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Rialto Makes Foreclosed Homes Great Places to Live

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(RIALTO, California) Real Estate agents and potential homebuyers can learn more about an opportunity to purchase affordable homes by attending a Homebuyers’ Education Fair Wednesday, June 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Ave. “We will tell them about a program we have to assist buyers in the purchase of foreclosed homes in the City of Rialto,” said John Dutrey, Housing Program Manager for the Rialto Redevelopment Agency. “We will also inform them of other opportunities to purchase homes in Rialto.” The City of Rialto Redevelopment Agency and the Neighborhood Partnership...

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Angel Santiago Running For Re-Election For Inland Empire Utilities Agency Division 4

Angel Santiago Running For Re-Election For Inland Empire Utilities Agency Division 4

As a two-term elected official, it has been my pleasure and honor to serve as Vice President of the Board at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). I have worked on projects bringing recycled water to our communities, finding renewable sources of energy, like solar and wind power, and supported and worked toward legislation that would insure continued safe and reliable water supplies to our region. I have had the opportunity to work and build strong partnerships with other elected officials throughout...

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San Bernardino County Job Fair and more at Victoria Gardens

By Gary Martin Rancho Cucamonga, CA  San Bernardino County will be hosting a community Multi-Service Community Event offering a wide array of services for Inland Empire residents.  Below you will find the details from the General Release General Release-March 4, 2010 San Bernardino County Jobs and Services Highlighted At Inaugural Event Job Fair, Business Service, Tourism, Recreation and Health promoted by more than 20 County Agencies and Departments San Bernardino, Calif. – Find a job, get career advice, adopt a pet, get a free health screening and learn about the dozens of services provided by the County of San...

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