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SAN BERNARDINO, CA- On Thursday, May 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. California GEAR UP in conjunction with King Middle School AVID program will be hosting a College Night .King Middle School is a recipient of the CA GEAR UP Grant where students had the opportunity to participate in a competition to earn a $2,000 ScholarShare trust award that can be used for college. Six King Middle School students won and the winners will be announced during the evening. For more information, email tawiah.finley@sbcusd.com.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- In honor of Nurses Week, the Global Nursing Program will be showing the new film “The American Nurse” in the ASU Fox Theater in San Bernardino on Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m.. Tickets are $8 at the door or online at www.gNp193.com. Doors open at 6 p.m.

 The American Nurse is a heart-warming documentary that gives a voice to nurses who are on the front lines of the biggest issues facing America: aging, war, poverty, prisons through the work and lives of five nurses. It is an examination of real people that will change how we think about nurses and how we wrestle with the challenges of healing America. The American Nurse is an important contribution to America’s ongoing conversation about what it means to care.

Professionals that see the documentary can earn 1.5 CE credits through an arrangement with www.nurse.com. A portion of the proceeds from The American Nurse Project have been earmarked to a new scholarship program under the auspices of the American Nurses Foundation.

The historic ASU Fox Theater was originally opened in 1929 and was the site for the West Coast premiere of the original “King Kong” film in 1933. Located at 374 West Court Street, the ASU Fox Theater is just a block from City Hall in downtown San Bernardino, across the street from the Bank of America.

Suddath Relocation Systems, one of the largest relocation providers in the country, is actively recruiting for summer positions available across the U.S., including our location in Los Angeles. Multiple positions include customer service support, billing support, operations support, movers, packing assistants, drivers and warehouse personnel.

“Suddath embraces a promote from within culture and we are proud to have several long-term employees who began their careers here as seasonal staff, including Jose Marrero,” said David Cox, president.  Marrero has been with Suddath for 10 years, starting as a college intern while attending the University of North Florida.  Through his dedication and hard work, Marrero worked his way from intern to supervisor of import/export services and once again has been promoted. He will be relocating to New Jersey to begin his new position as operations manager later this spring. Suddath is committed to helping employees flourish and find new opportunities on their road to success.

The Suddath Companies has more than 2,000 employees nationwide and operates in 23 locations throughout the U.S. and strategic partnerships in more than 150 countries around the world. Suddath is also the largest agent of UniGroup, Inc. (United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit). Suddath is committed to promoting diversity through the equitable consideration of candidates without regard to ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected status.

To apply for available summer positions please visit http://suddathrelocation.com/about-us/careers/seasonal-staffing.aspx

Suddath Relocation Systems of California, Inc. is located at 14221 Artesia Boulevard, La Mirada, CA, 90638, 562-445-3343.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Union Bank, N.A., in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education, has opened its first Los Angeles student-run branches at Lincoln High School located at 3501 North Broadway and Crenshaw High School located at 5010 11th Ave.  Grand opening celebrations are scheduled at both schools in May.

The branches are part of an innovative program designed to provide students with real-world financial education and work experience.  Located on the schools’ campuses, the full-service student-run branches are each staffed by student bankers who have an opportunity to acquire skills in finance as well as teamwork and leadership and the hands-on experience of working in a bank.  Traditional banking products and services are available to students, school staff, school administrators and teachers, and Union Bank has plans to establish a Parents Academy that will offer financial education, in English and Spanish, for parents and guardians of the students at both schools.

“We are thrilled to open the first LAUSD student-run bank in Lincoln High School and offer services that help students learn money management skills that prepare them for college and real-life experience,” said District 2 Board Member Mónica García. “I am grateful to have partners like Union Bank.”

“This is an exciting way to help our high school students learn critical financial management skills,” said District 1 Board Liaison Dr. Sylvia Rousseau.  “We are happy to partner with Union Bank to celebrate the grand opening of these student-run branches in Los Angeles.  The real-world life experience will be a benefit to the student bankers long after high school, and we are pleased to be involved in a collaboration of this type, which will also help to enrich our communities.”

In addition to building skills in finance, leadership, management and marketing, the students receive a $500 stipend for working in the branch and a $1,000 scholarship for college when the course is completed.

Union Bank opened its first student-run branch in 2011 in Fresno, California, at McLane High School.  Thirty student bankers have graduated from the program and five McLane graduates are currently employed by Union Bank in the Central Valley.

“This marks a major accomplishment for Union Bank and LAUSD, and celebrating the opening of our first-ever student-run branches in L.A. at Lincoln and Crenshaw High Schools is a dream come true for everyone who collaborated on this project,” said Union Bank Executive Vice President and Regional President Leticia Aguilar, who manages the bank’s branches in the Los Angeles and Central California divisions.   “We’ve seen tremendous talent and success from the students in our student-run branch in Fresno, and our goal is to replicate that in Los Angeles – this is another example of our commitment to responsible banking and of our dedication to increasing financial awareness within our communities.”

Union Bank Branch Manager Wendy Estrada* manages the Lincoln branch.  Estrada has more than 10 years of banking experience.  She joined Union Bank in 2007 and most recently served as branch manager of the Burbank branch.  Previously, she was a senior relationship banker at the Highland Park and California Mart branches.  Active in the community, Estrada volunteers with Junior Achievement, the American Heart Association and Operation Hope.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Northridge.  She also holds series 6 and 63 licenses.

Estrada is joined by 12 student bankers and Branch Service Officer Grace Buenrostro, who joined Union Bank in 2007 and has held various positions, including customer service officer and relationship banker.  Passionate about financial literacy, Buenrostro often volunteers with organizations and schools to teach students about money management.

Union Bank Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Vernell Taylor manages the Crenshaw branch.  Taylor has more than 25 years of financial services industry experience.  She began her career at Union Bank as a teller.  Engaged in the community, Taylor serves on the advisory board for the Coalition of Mental Health Professionals.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Phoenix.

Taylor is joined by 13 student bankers and Customer Service Officer Daisy Torres who has nearly 10 years of experience in the banking industry.  Torres started with Union Bank in 2005 and has also worked as a senior teller and customer service manager.

The high school branches are open during the school year – the Lincoln High School branch is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; the Crenshaw High School branch is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors personally invites you to celebrate the launch of Give BIG San Bernardino County. The event to launch the Give BIG campaign begins at 3 p.m. on April 30  at the San Bernardino County Government Center, 385 N. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino. Give BIG San Bernardino County is a 24-hour online giving campaign which allows you to give to your favorite causes in the community. The goal is to get everyone who cares about the residents of San Bernardino County to assist in raising a minimum of $300,000 in just 24 hours on May 8, 2014. For information, visit www.giveBIGsbcounty.org and Give BIG!

HIGHLAND, CA- The community is invited to come join Immanuel Baptist Church for their prayer breakfast on Thursday, May 1 at 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. The event will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall, “C” Building. The main purpose of the event is for the community, pastors and church staff to come together in prayer. They will be praying for our communities, our state, nation, and asking God to send revival and spiritual awakening. The breakfast will start at 8 a.m., and prayer time will proceed after. There will be no charge to attend, but guests must RSVP as soon as possible, no later than 12 p.m. on Monday, April 28. For more information and to RSVP, please call or email your response to Kim Skalky at (909) 425-1777or kskalky@ibchighland.org. The church is located at 28355 Baseline Street in Highland (92346).

Photo Caption (left to right): Cassie Bracket, J’vion Johnson and Krystal Cretzal.

Johnson is on the 4 by 1 relay team, runs the 4 by 4 and on occasion’s 100 meter dash. Her focus is the 4 by 1. Johnson and Cretzal are freshman at Redlands High School in Redlands, CA.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- In efforts to dedicate themselves to Christ in the pursuit to maintain the highest standard of care, Sealstone Health works to achieve goals and to meet the specific needs of each resident that they serve. Sealstone is an organization that works with in Senior Care and Hospitality Services where they specialize in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Bathing/Showering, Market/Shopping Days, Hygiene Assistance, Spiritual Support, Visual Arts, Physical Activities, Enhancing dining services, Nutritional Counseling, Housekeeping and Laundry Services, Salon Service and Massage, and more. For more information, please call (909) 435-5114.

WHAT IT DO I.E.! It’s ya’ girl back at it again with an introduction of another hot and upcoming artist; family you have to check out R&B Assassin, better known as C-Nova. When I say this young dude got vocals that are out of this world, I truly mean it. A few years back when I started working in the community putting on shows for local artists, I was introduced to C-Nova by a friend. Back then he couldn’t have been any more than 19. When he came to audition for our show and began to sing with no music, I almost fell out of my seat. The entire room was floored! I been a fan ever since.

Singing since the tender age of six and now 24, this R&B Assassin is buzzing all over Southern California.  C-Nova, whose real name is Gregory Casanova Clark, is gaining fans and breaking hearts.  He was born in Los Angeles, but raised in the Inland Empire. Using his talent for the Lord in the church choir got him recognized fast by many, but it wasn’t until the death of his sister, Lydia Funez James in December 2006 that gave him the ambition to pursue his dream and stay away from gang violence.

Talented in so many ways, not only is he a singer but he’s’ a heck of a producer and song writer. C-Nova has performed at multiple concerts with well-known artists such as, Joe Moses, AV, Sean Kingston, Teeflii, and many more. Not being selfish with his gifts, this artist has also worked with several talented independent artists which include, CD, Nova of Heartbreak, Rialto Staxx of Jac Pac Entertainment, Larry Spades, Jayo, Westside Bugg, and several others.

Right now the streets are bumpin’ his new CD entitled “Lights On, Light Off”.  If you haven’t heard the CD please get your copy. C-Nova is the TRUTH! Follow him on all the social network sites.  He is also LUE Productions/Family First Entertainment 2014 Urban Fashion Show Featured R&B artist. Please check him out Sunday, May 18 at 114 S. Arrowhead Avenue San Bernardino (92408) from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This will be a multicultural event highlighting urban fashions, hip-hop, and r&b. For more information on the fashion show contact LUE Productions at 909.567.1000 or look us up on Facebook. Stay Blessed!

PASADENA, CA- The Pasadena Playhouse announced that they will present the hit production of Gabrielle Pina’s LETTERS FROM ZORA, in association with One Pearl and a Sphinx. The production, which returns by popular demand, will play a limited engagement of eight performances and stars Vanessa Bell Calloway. LETTERS FROM ZORA is directed by Anita Dashiell-Sparks with original music composed by Ron McCurdy. Performances run May 10 to the May 18 with a press opening on Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Single ticket prices range from $40.00 to $100.00. Limited VIP Packages including premium seating, post-show meet and greet with Gabrielle Pina, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Anita Dashiell-Sparks and light reception is available for $150.00 per ticket. VIP Packages are available only on the following performances: Saturday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m.; Thursday, May 15 at 8:00 p.m.; Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena (91101). The performance schedule is Thursday and Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org, by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at (626) 356-7529 or by visiting The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, Tuesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. during non-performance dates. For more information, visit www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.