Overview: The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside held a free, all-ages celebration of Cheech Marin’s 80th birthday, featuring Aztec dance performances, Ballet Folklórico, a DJ set, a live set from Cherry Bomb Revival Band, and a communal music and dance tradition called a fandango. The event was the culmination of […]
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Keeping it Real: America’s 250th Birthday—A Tale of Two Cities
Despite the good things happening around the country, the white supremacist group Patriot Front’s march through Washington D.C. on the Fourth of July highlighted the nation’s ongoing struggle to make amends for its racist history and provide equal opportunities for all.
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Probation Department and Local Partners Unite to Provide Crucial Services Through San Bernardino County Shelter Court
Nyla Glover The San Bernardino County Probation Department’s Shelter Court program spreads services and assistance within the county, helping connect people to the support they need, one exchange at a time. Established in 2017, the program has become known for meeting individuals experiencing homelessness where they are, while helping eliminate some of the obstacles that […]
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San Bernardino Symphony Association Receives Two ACSO 2026 Awards
Ellen Perrault The Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) recently announced the San Bernardino Symphony Association has been awarded its 2026 Community Impact Award. In addition, Symphony Board Member Emeritus Dean McVay was awarded it’s 2026 MVP award. The awards will be formally presented at ACSO’s Annual Conference, taking place August 6-8 in Santa Rosa, […]
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Rep. Aguilar Joins Redlands Non-Profit to Highlight Harmful Local Impacts of Food Assistance Cuts
Nyla Glover On Tuesday, July 7, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) held a press conference at the Family Service Association of Redlands to discuss the one-year anniversary of the Republican party and what he refers to as “Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill,” highlighting the harmful impact of food assistance cuts on Californians. “One year after Trump […]
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Partnership Between Wilson & Company and The CARE Project Aims to Support Local Breast Cancer Patients
Overview: Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects has partnered with The CARE Project, Inc. to raise funds and awareness about breast cancer support resources. The initiative includes a $2,000 corporate donation and an employee campaign, and will host an educational presentation at Wilson & Company’s facility. The CARE Project’s founder and president hopes that […]
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Inland Empire Community Foundation Welcomes Abigail Proff as New Chief Impact Officer
Overview: Abigail Proff has been appointed as the new Chief Impact Officer (CIO) of the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF), replacing Celia Cudiamat who retired after 21 years of service. Proff brings over ten years of experience in leading large-scale community investment strategies and has a background in public health, equity, and systems change. As […]
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Convertibles Band Rocks Fairmount Park for America’s 250th Anniversary
Overview: The City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCSD) held a free patriotic concert at Fairmount Park, Riverside, on July 1, 2026, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Over 15,000 attendees enjoyed live music by The Convertibles Band, followed by a patriotic drone show. The event was part of the Summer Fun Concerts […]
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Keeping it Real: A Personal Conflict Over Celebrating America on its 250th Birthday
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the author questions whether the nation has become an exception to the rule that governments tend towards aristocratic forms, and explores the different ways power is exercised in America, highlighting the suffering and sacrifice experienced in the building of the nation, as well as the racial exploitation at home and abroad.
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San Bernardino Mourns the Loss of Former Mayor Judith Valles
Overview: Judith Valles, the first Hispanic elected Mayor of San Bernardino, has passed away. She served two successful terms and championed neighborhood revitalization, economic development, historic preservation, youth programs, and public safety. Her legacy continues to inspire residents, students, and public servants across San Bernardino and beyond. Ellen Perrault The City of San Bernardino remembers […]