The City of Riverside hosted a second successful arts and innovation festival with over 500 people participating in the late night event that took place in over 20 locations in downtown Riverside, including the Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside Auditorium and Events Center, University of California Riverside (UCR) Culver Center, Riverside Metropolitan Museum, downtown Library, […]
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San Bernardino Councilmen Charged With Felonies In Separate Cases
Kelley Pleads Guilty; Jenkins Says He’s Innocent Two weeks after San Bernardino Mayor Patrick Morris outlined a detailed plan for the city’s recovery from bankruptcy during his State of the City address, the community was shocked by the news of not one city council member but two council members involved in alleged criminal activity. But […]
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Community Newspapers: Showing the Importance of a Good Story
I learned about the importance of telling a good story – something local publications try to do each and every day – from a Tennessean who was a dear friend of mine. His name was Alex Haley and he became famous for telling stories, in particular those of his African ancestry in his best-selling novel, […]
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Chas Kelley and Robert Jenkins Disgrace The City
Chuck Berry had a song in the late sixties called “Reelin and Rockin” and it was about having fun where anything goes. Well Chas Kelley and Robert Jenkins have been having personal fun while the City of San Bernardino has been “reelin and a rockin” from their inattention to duty and caring more about themselves […]
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Family, Community Seeks Answers from Moreno Valley PD In The Death of Raymond Johnson
A Moreno Valley man was taken into custody the evening of October 11th and moments later he is pronounced dead, leaving his family to wonder what happened as they await unanswered questions to the cause of his death. The death of Raymond Lewis Johnson, 41, has sparked public outcry and focused the spotlight on the […]
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SB NAACP Holds Freedom Fund
Jewel Diamond Taylor, aka The Self Esteem Doctor, will deliver a high-energy keynote speech at the Annual San Bernardino NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. Taylor will address this year’s theme “Salute to Young Game Changers,” with an inspirational message that will reflect on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. “I am delighted to be […]
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“Know the Signs: How to Identify Predatory Lending Practices”
Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC) received an Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant enables FHCRC to offer free workshops, seminars, presentations and Town Hall meetings throughout Riverside County. FHCRC will conduct a Town Hall meeting at the Janet Goeske Center […]
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Clean Air Award for Omnitrans Go Smart Program
College pilot program recognized as “Innovative Transportation Project” A pilot program that more than doubled the number of local college students using public transit and eliminated an estimated 129 tons of pollution earned Omnitrans a Clean Air Award from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, presented on October 4, 2013. In 2011-12, Omnitrans initiated […]
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2nd Annual Autumnfest in Historic Uptown Yucaipa
The City of Yucaipa will host its 2nd Annual Autumnfest (formerly Oktoberfest) on October 25-26, 2013 in the historic uptown district. Thousands will gather to enjoy music, food, and family contests. This event celebrates the traditional Yucaipa region fruit harvest time and will feature live music, dancing, festival competitions, and kids’ activities. It is sure […]
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Public Servants: When You Swear An Oath, You Make A Promise
When I was in Girl Scouts, like all scouts in the organization, I made a promise. The Girl Scout oath, shared by every member of the organization, reflects the way Girl Scouts agree to act everyday toward one another and other people: On my honor, I will try: To serve God and my country, To […]