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MONTCLAIR, CA – Ontario City Councilmember and Retired Ontario Fire Chief Jim Bowman announced his endorsement of Gloria Negrete McLeod’s campaign for County Supervisor today.  Bowman joins a growing list of local elected leaders that are supporting Negrete McLeod.

“Gloria Negrete McLeod is a no nonsense local leader that brings people together to get things done,” said Bowman.  “She understands that government should be an ally to small businesses, not a roadblock and she works as hard as anybody on the issues that matter most to San Bernardino County families.  I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her as she continues her legacy of local leadership.”

Bowman has served 6 terms on the Ontario City Council and is a former Fire Chief in the City of Ontario and the City of Upland.  He has lived in Ontario for 68 years.

A 44-year resident of San Bernardino County, Negrete McLeod has an unparalleled record of winning elections in San Bernardino County.  She won election to the Chaffey College Governing Board in 1995 and 1999, State Assembly in 2000, 2002, and 2004, and State Senate in 2006 and 2010.  In 2012, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.  Negrete McLeod currently serves over 68% of the Fourth Supervisorial District in Congress.  She previously represented large portions of the district in the State Assembly and State Senate.  She served all the communities in the district on the Chaffey College Governing Board.

Throughout her two decade career in public service, Negrete McLeod has distinguished herself as an effective advocate for creating quality jobs, reforming government, strengthening neighborhood safety, and improving local schools.  She and her husband Gilbert McLeod, a retired police lieutenant, have 10 children, 25 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) is hosting the inaugural Law Enforcement Appreciation Basketball Game on Monday, May 5. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, students from all 10 District middle schools will play basketball against San Bernardino City Police and SBCUSD Police officers. Indian Springs High is located at 650 North Del Rosa Drive in San Bernardino. The District’s Youth Services Department and Creative Before- and Afterschool Programs for Success (CAPS) are hosting the event to help bring the community together and create stronger relationships between families and law enforcement. Community groups are invited to host free, interactive and informational booths at the event. Organizations that want to operate an interactive booth should contact Youth Services Specialists Susann Hazen or Elena Acevedo at (909) 880-6807. For more information regarding CAPS, visit www.sbcusd.com/CAPS.

 

    This low calorie Chicken Marsala recipe is great for those watching their diets or for those who just want a light, delicious and flavorful summer dinner, using Marsala, Italy’s most famous fortified wine.  Prep Time: 11 minutes. Total Time: 19 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients: 4 small (12 ounces total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; Nonstick spray coating; 1-1/2 cups  sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons  sliced green onion; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon  salt; 1/4 cup dry Marsala or dry sherry.

Directions: Place 1 piece of chicken, boned side up, between 2 pieces of clear plastic wrap. Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with a meat mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness. Remove plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.

Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Add 2 chicken breast halves. Cook over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender and no pink remains. Transfer to a platter; keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.

Carefully add mushrooms, green onion, water, and salt to skillet. Cook over medium heat until mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated (about 3 minutes). Add Marsala or dry sherry to skillet. Heat through. Spoon vegetables and sauce over chicken. Makes 4 servings. Calories 161, Total Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 191 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g. (Per serving)

Serve with choice of pasta type, and choice of  vegetable — broccoli, asparagus, green beans, mixed peppers, or peas are good with this dish.  (Recipe.com; Photo: The Grub Daily)

SANTA ANA, CA— Become Eligible for More Contract Awards with 8(a) Certification. The Small Business Administration’s Santa Ana District Office will provide 8(a) Business Development Program Application Workshops. The SBA’s 8(a) business development program, named for a section of the Small Business Act, is a business development program created to help small disadvantaged businesses compete in the American economy and access the federal procurement market. The May 23 Workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon in the SBA Training Room. Applicant firms must be: A small business; Unconditionally owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who are of good character and citizens of the United States; and Demonstrate potential for success. Remaining workshop dates in 2013 for Orange County are June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, and October 24th. All of these workshops will be located in the Training Room of the SBA office, located at 200 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Suite 700, Santa Ana, CA. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with the sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. promptly and lasting until noon. Registration is required. Please email sandra.anguiano@sba.gov with your business name and the name of person attending to RSVP for the application workshop.

COLTON, CA – The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) provides a FREE Breast Cancer Support Group for patients and their families from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the third Monday of each month. The next meeting is June 17, 2013, in the Oak Conference Room, First Floor, ARMC, 400 North Pepper Ave., Colton, CA 92324 This Support Group provides a comfortable environment where women can talk amongst themselves and support each other through breast cancer treatments under the guidance of Breast Clinic Coordinator, Lori Nuno. Information: 909-580-3546.

Thursday – May 16

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – This “Mind Your Own Business” Small Business Forum will include topics: ‘Managing a Small Business,’ ‘Conventional Business Loans,’ and ‘Micro Business Loans,’ with Loan Officers on Site. Sponsored by WELLS FARGO, a bank that understands that in order to successfully do Business within the African American/Black community, it must engage Small Businesses, the Black Media, and Faith-based Organizations. Wells Fargo has been continually working across the state and investing in African American/Black Communities. New Focus Community Development Outreach Corporation and the San Bernardino American News are co-sponsoring this event to help Black Business gain access to capital and “Learn How To Mind Your Own Business!” On Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Ingram Community Center, 2050 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92411(next to St. Paul AME).  Attire: Business/Casual. If you cannot, attend please send a representative; Light Dinner Served. Please RSVP by Monday, May 13, 2013. RSVP/Information: John E. Banks 909-804-8012, 504-450-1815, or Email to morganjeb1@gmail.com

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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday – May 18
URBAN FASHION SHOW AND ART FAIR PRESENTED BY LUE PRODUCTIONS AND THE JAZZ AND ART EXCHANGE – COME SHOW YOUR TALENTS!

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – Lue Productions and The Jazz and Art Exchange will host the Urban Fashion Show and Art Fair Saturday May 18 starting a

t 2 p.m. that mixes an urban fashion show with hip hop/R&B, art and live performances by local talented youth and adults. All local talent, live performers, art and artists, entertainers of all ages, and fashion designers, are welcome to participate in the show and art exhibit which will be held at The Jazz and Art Exchange, located at 132 South Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino.  The public should come out an show their support for the creative energy in the Inland Empire! Fashion Designers can also compete for a cash prize, and artists will have an Urban Art Factory exhibit.  Vendor products and services and Volunteers are both welcome! With award-winning designers Me’ Shaun D. Holmes (www.meshaundenise.com), male models Young Skatez and Bernard Skatez Borser, and toddler model Nevaeha Alford. Performances by R&B singer Yung Muusik, Hip Hop artist Paul Douglas aka P Hustle the Beast, and special guest judge DJ 5 Cents. Sponsors include CCM Entertainment, Rising Star Music Awards, Island Def Jam Recordings, the Westside Story Newspaper, Chef Music, AM Inc., Swag Models, Believe and Achieve Foundation, Artist Haus Records, Steene’s Southern Kitchen and the Jazz and Art Exchange Academy. Information: 909-567-1000.

 

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The Third Annual Inland Empire Reggae Festival will take place on Saturday, May 11.  The festival will feature the Fully Fullwood Band, Hawaii Native Marty Dread Marty Dread, Dave Monaco & Friends (feat. Shinehead, Aalon, and Leroy Osbourne), Errol Bonnick, LaDee Dred, DJs Brigadier Jerry and Ranking Joe and special guest reggae radio disk jockey Junor Francis, a few surprises and more!  At the National Orange Show (NOS) Events Center – 689 South “E” Street San Bernardino (Inland Empire).  Doors open at 11 a.m.  All Ages Welcome! Limited Time Only: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free. Kids 12 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult – Advance Tickets: $30 (General Admission) / $125 (VIP).  For Tickets call 888 718-4253 (6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time) .  Information: 866-514-3391.