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Darren Goodman

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— UPLAND, CA— A 27-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and Captain of the Chino Hills Police Department has been selected as Upland’s new police chief following an extensive search.

Darren Goodman, 52, is a strong advocate of community policing, and using data, technology and community partnerships to address crime and quality of life issues.

“Chief Goodman is a nationally respected, results-oriented law enforcement professional. We’re thrilled to have him lead Upland’s outstanding police force, and further establish our community as a hallmark of fair, humane and effective policing,” said Mayor Debbie Stone.

Goodman will take command on July 16.

“I feel very fortunate to be here, and as the new chief coming in, I’m looking forward to getting to know our officers and the community,” Goodman said. “Law enforcement, and how safe people feel in their community, is critical to the success of a city. I also know we can’t do it alone. Business, economic development, education – we’re all in this together.”

Goodman began his law enforcement career in 1991 as a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy. He has worked in a variety of assignments, including corrections, patrol, narcotics, emergency operations, regional gang enforcement, fugitive apprehension and SWAT. In 2013, he assumed command of the Sheriff’s Regional Training Center.

In Chino Hills, Goodman led efforts to reduce gaps between police-specific services and other service providers dedicated to public safety, such as public works, code enforcement, mental health services, and homeless advocates.

Goodman holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California (USC) and has completed his doctoral studies at USC’s Rossier School of Education. In 2015, he graduated Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Senior Executives in State and Local Government. He is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security; a graduate of the University of Southern California’s Public Safety Leadership Program; and an adjunct-professor at California State University San Bernardino.

Goodman lives in Riverside, California, with his wife Shana, who is a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The couple have four children.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— MORENO VALLEY, CA— Knee-length white coats, a trusted symbol of healing and science, were presented to new resident physicians on Thursday, June 28, as they embarked upon their years-long journey of medical residency training at Riverside University Health System.

Wearing bright white coats, the 30 resident physicians heard from physician leaders who emphasized that the field of medicine is not a trade but a calling, one whose members are held to the highest standards of trust and professionalism.

“You have answered the calling,” Dr. Roger Garrison, associate program director of Graduate Medical Education 125-year-old public teaching hospital in Moreno Valley. “With that white coat comes great responsibility.”

Chief residents from each program offered heartfelt words of advice, urging the new cohorts to lean on one other and take care of one another throughout their journey. Dr. Kellie Morris, chief resident of the Anesthesiology program said no matter what field they had chosen, the newly minted doctors would undoubtedly face death and sickness.

“These experiences may be trying for your soul, but what I challenge each of you to remember is what else you will see—health, happiness, trust and life,” Morris said, sparking laughter by also urging them to “eat when you can, sleep when you can…and pee when you can.”

The new resident physicians are entering five different residency programs at the Moreno Valley-based teaching hospital, which annually sponsors a total of 116 resident physicians in Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery. The programs vary in duration from three to seven years.

Annually, about 1,000 medical students and physician residents train at RUHS Medical Center through academic and graduate medical education affiliations with the schools of medicine at University of California Riverside, Loma Linda University and Western University.

New Riverside University Health System neurosurgery medical residents are flanked by program directors and, on the far right, Chuck Washington, chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—RIVERSIDE, CA— The California Red Tails/Black Pilots of America hosted an Open House at the Riverside Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 23. The purpose of the open house was to refresh community awareness of the role and continuing involvement of Black pilots in the history of aviation in America.  

The event offered special guests and the community-at-large the opportunity to increase awareness of a range of aviation career fields, experience, education, training requirements and opportunities to network with private and commercial pilots, air traffic controllers and aviation mechanics.

Special guest of honor, Tuskegee Airman, Harlan Q Leonard, Lt Col., was present and consented to requests of persons honored to be photographed with him.

Omnitrans Director of Human Resources Suzanne Pfeiffer

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA—Suzanne Pfeiffer has joined Omnitrans as Director of Human Resources, bringing over 30 years of human resources experience in both the private and public sectors.  She fills a vacancy created by Marjorie Ewing, who is retiring after 19 years at Omnitrans.

Pfeiffer most recently served as Chief Human Resources Officer at C-TRAN, the public transit agency in Vancouver, Washington.  At Omnitrans, she will oversee a department of 11 employees and is responsible for the agency’s personnel policies, recruitment and training, benefits administration, labor relations and Workers’ Compensation management.

“I’m really excited to be here and look forward to continuing my career in transit at Omnitrans,” said Pfeiffer.

Prior to working in the transit industry, Pfeiffer held HR positions at Foothill-DeAnza Community College District, Antioch Unified School District, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, and Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund, Inc.

Pfeiffer attained an MBA with an emphasis in HR from Columbia Southern University.  She earned a BA in Business Administration and Management with an emphasis in Personnel Administration from California State University – East Bay.  Her professional certifications include PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional) and CBP (Certified Benefits Professional).

Pfeiffer is also an adjunct professor for the College of Online and Continuing Education at Southern New Hampshire University teaching Human Resource and Organizational Development courses.

Pastor Owens

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA —- Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, mark the First Pastor’s Anniversary Celebration for Dr. Michael Andrew Owens and Pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 1575 West 17th Street in San Bernardino.

Festivities commence Saturday, July 14 at 4 p.m., with a Musical and Ministries Tribute featuring the “Rays of Hope Combined Choirs” and Christian Arts Performances by youth in the areas of Mime and Liturgical Dance. On, Sunday, July 15, worship services with special guest ministers are scheduled for 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., culminating with a dinner and service at 4 p.m. in which Dr. J.W. Hardwick, President of the Western Baptist State Convention, will be the Keynote Speaker.

Dr. Owens’ tenure as the 29^th Pastor of this leading church in the City of San Bernardino, has been spirit-filled and energetic. New Hope Missionary Baptist Church is a civic minded, community-oriented, African American congregation with a historic legacy. Our ministry theme for 2018 is “Our Gifts for God’s Glory.” (1 Peter 4:10, 11). The entire community is invited to share in this celebration.

Dignitaries from around the country, state, and local officials will be on hand to participate and offer congratulatory remarks to our new Pastor for his leadership of this esteemed church.

“To God Be the Glory for the Things He Has Done” demonstrated by the early growth of the church under the ministry of Dr. Michael Andrew Owens.

If you would like more information, please contact the church office at (909) 887-2526 or email info@newhopembc.org.

EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- SAN BERNARDINO, CA- On Saturday, June 16, at Anne Shirrells Park, the City of San Bernardino held its 4^thAnnual Juneteenth Freedom Festival.

Photo credit: John Coleman/Community Photographer 

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes honored Jules Carvalho, Jr. as the 2018 Veteran of the Year for the 47th Assembly District today in the State Capitol.

Mr. Carvalho served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War with the “F” Company of the 5th Regimental Combat Team and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. After his time in the military Mr. Carvalho joined the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 1968 and served in leadership roles ranging from Chapter Commander to the Department (State) Commander and as a National Junior and Senior Vice-Commander. He was named National Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 1986.

In addition to his service and leadership, he maintains memberships in various veteran organizations including: American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, and Vietnam Veterans of America; Mr. Carvalho’s primary interest is serving America’s combat wounded veterans with services and programs they need and so clearly deserve. 

In total, nineteen veterans were selected as finalists from throughout the community for the Veteran of the Year award which honors veterans of the 47^thAssembly District who have served our country, protected our freedoms and who continue to serve our community. “I congratulate Jules Carvalho, Jr. for his selection as the 2018 Veteran of the Year for the 47^th Assembly District. Jules served our country honorably during the Korean War and was seriously wounded on August 9, 1950. Jules was awarded the Purple Heart and has made it his life’s mission to help injured veterans. I’m proud to honor a good soldier, and a good friend,” said Assemblymember Reyes.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— PACIFIC OCEAN— Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Darion Payne, from San Bernardino, California, is selected as the Sailor of the Day aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is underway preparing for its next scheduled deployment.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Youth Action Project will be able to provide increased job training opportunities to our youth.

“I’m happy to accept a $30,000 contribution from Bank of America, on behalf of Youth Action Project (YAP). The contribution will allow YAP provide education and employment opportunities to more than 100 “out of school youth”, helping to drive economic opportunity for the most vulnerable in the Inland Empire.” Said Joseph Williams, chief executive officer. 

Youth Action Project was one of eleven San Bernardino area organizations to receive funding from Bank of America.

Funds from Bank of America will be used to match a recent workforce development grant awarded to YAP by the San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board. YAP will help the County implement the GenerationGo program by providing work-based learning opportunities to out of school youth, ages 16 to 24. Youth will have access a variety of career and educational services through Youth Action Project. YAP workforce services are designed to help enhance job skills, develop leadership qualities, explore career options, participate in adult and peer mentoring opportunities, and take advantage of work experiences.

“Bank of America aims to remove the barriers to economic mobility and likes to partner with organizations that are really having an impact in the region”, said Al Arguello, Inland Empire Market President for Bank of America. “Bank of America is committed to working with organizations that put those who have served on the path to economic self-sufficiency.”

Bank of America made the check presentations at its San Bernardino branch during a short ceremony on Tuesday, June 19.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK, ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Congressional Candidate Sean Flynn attended the San Bernardino Pastors United Annual Community Block Party at La Placita Park on Sunday.

“It was an incredible event filled with food, fun, prayers, and celebration,” said Flynn.  “I enjoyed meeting and talking to families and community leaders from Ecclesia, New Hope, Temple, and the Black Chamber.”

Sean Flynn is running for the 31st Congressional District representing all or portions of Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, San Bernardino, Highland, Redlands, Loma Linda, Grand Terrace, Colton, and Rialto.

Sean Flynn is the best-selling author of Economics for Dummies.  He is also coauthor of the world’s best-selling college economics textbook, Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies.  An avid martial arts enthusiast, Flynn is also a former U.S. National Aikido Forms Champion and coach.  Flynn is a small business owner and founding board member of a local non-profit, Employment Means Success.

The General Election on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

For more information on the Flynn campaign go to www.SeanFlynnforCongress.com.

Left to Right: Sean Flynn, candidate for the 31st Congressional District, poses for a picture with Carl Dameron Founder and CEO of the Dameron Communications at the Pastors United Community Block Party on Sunday in San Bernardino.