Local

Jobs for This Week:

• Freight Handler needed 3^rd shift – in Fontana, CA. (877) 246-2855
• Forklift Operator needed – in Chino, CA. (951) 808-5405 ext. 120
• Auto Detailer/Porter needed – in Ontario, CA. Call (888) 230-6606 ask for Mike or Adam
• Warehouse–Order Pullers-General Labor needed – in Ontario, CA. Call (909) 937-6028
• Part Time Day Porter needed – in Corona, CA. Call (949) 237-2849
• Auto Mechanic needed – in Murrieta, CA. Call 696-0343 * Text 775-0894
• Yard Worker/Concrete Contractor needed – in Lake Elsinore, CA. (951) 471-1200
• Construction Workers and Helpers needed – in the Inland Empire, CA. Call (951) 760-7100
• Rialto Tree Company – is seeking a Helper in Rialto, CA. Call (909) 782-5958
• Drivers’ Helpers/Moving Appliances needed – in Perris, CA. Call (888) 854-6455
• Coronado Stone Products, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking General Labor in Fontana, CA. Call (909) 357-8295
• Daylight Transport, LLC – is seeking a Freight Handler/Forklift Operator (P/T) in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
• Boley Corporation – is seeking a Shipping Operations Clerk in Chino, CA. $36,000.00-$38,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Dobalie Pro – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Claremont, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Geodis – is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
• Lowe’s, Inc. – is seeking an LTL Stocker in Highland, CA. indeed.com
• The Home Depot – is seeking a Freight/Receiving Worker in Redlands, CA. indeed.com
• Seldat Staffing – is seeking a Receiving Clerk in Riverside, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Ardent Mills – is seeking a Warehouse Pack Operator in Colton, CA. indeed.com
• Insurance Performance, LLC – is seeking a Labeling/Pick & Pack Worker in Redlands, CA. indeed.com
• CHR–Oldcastle – is seeking a Laborer in Perris, CA. indeed.com
• Kimco Staffing – is seeking a Forklift Operator in Redlands, CA. $13.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• On Trac – is seeking a Day Package Handler in Fontana, CA. $12.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Mission Inn – is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• PetSmart – is seeking an Early Morning Stocker in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Lineage Logistics – is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Fed Ex Freight – is seeking a Dock Worker (P/T) in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Pacific Structures – is seeking a Laborer-Storm Drain Structures in Riverside, CA. $18.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Capstone Logistics – is seeking a Road Crew Selector in Rialto, CA. $19.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Johasee Rebar – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• Martinez & Turek, Inc. – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Associate in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
• Resource Building Materials – is seeking a Yard Stocker/Order Puller in Chino, CA. indeed.com
• Employment Solutions – is seeking a Receiving Clerk/Steel Company – 2^nd shift in Fontana, CA. $13.00-$13.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Bunzi – is seeking a Picker/Packer in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• Mapei Corporation – is seeking an Operator I in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Associates Direct Services, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Packer/Empacadores in Industry, CA. $11.50-$11.75/hr.  indeed.com
• Lineage Logistics – is seeking a Sanitation Worker Night 3/11 in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Corona Regional Medical Center – is seeking a Warehouse Materials Clerk Per Diem in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• Penske – is seeking a Diesel Tech/Mechanic III in Industry City, CA. $20.75/hr.  indeed.com
• Saladino’s Foodservice – is seeking an Order Selector-Up to $17.00/hr. plus productivity incentive in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• TeamQuest Staffing – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Ontario, CA. $11.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Americold – is seeking an Intern in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• United Natural Foods, Inc. – is seeking a Selector in Moreno Valley, CA. indeed.com
• Compass Group – is seeking a Clerk Mailroom (F/T) in Irwindale, CA. indeed.com
• Kuehne + Nagel – is seeking a Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
• Matter-Hackers, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Foothill Ranch, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Berry Plastics Corporation – is seeking a Packer/Machine Operator in Chino, CA. indeed.com
• ICI Services Corporation – is seeking a Warehouse Specialist in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• Roku Creation – is seeking Warehouse Receiving/General Labor in Walnut, CA. indeed.com
• VWR International, LLC – is seeking a Material Handler in Claremont, CA. indeed.com
• Catalyst Forward – is seeking a Warehouse Packer in Industry, CA. indeed.com
• Lineage Logistics – is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Claremont Graduate University – is seeking a Business Analyst in Claremont, CA. indeed.com
• Elite Leather Company – is seeking a Shipping-Logistics Supervisor in Chino, CA. indeed.com
• Master Recycling – is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Pomona, CA. indeed.com
• True Green – is seeking a (F/T) Lawn Applicator/Laborer in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• H & M – is seeking a Replenishment Specialist in Chino Hills, CA. indeed.com
• Pratt Industries – is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator in Ontario, CA. indee.com
• Strataforce – is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Ontario, CA. $11.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Target CW – is seeking a Warehouse Package Handler in Chino, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Golden State Foods – is seeking a Warehouse Selector in Industry City, CA. indeed.com
• Rio Home Fashions – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Santa Fe Springs, CA. $11.00-$12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Core Staffing Solutions – is seeking a General Laborer/Forklift Operator in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Key Skilled Personnel – is seeking a Material Handler in Highland, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Manufacturing and Production – is seeking General Labor in Norco, CA. indeed.com
• Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling – is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• PetSmart – is seeking a Pet Products/Stocker Associate in Redlands, CA. indeed.com
• Affluent Staffing – is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator in Fontana, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Whynter, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Clerk-Shipping/Receiving in Brea, CA. indeed.com
• Gibson Overseas, Inc. – is seeking an Office Assistant in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Anaheim Hotel – is seeking an Executive Housekeeper in Anaheim, CA. indeed.com
• San Bernardino County – is seeking a Health Education Assistant in San Bernardino, CA. $19.36-$26.64/hr.  indeed.com
• California State University San Bernardino – is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant II/Campus wide (Pool) in San Bernardino, CA. $30,468.00-$48,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• First Transport/REM Services, Inc. – is seeking a Bus Driver-Transit Bus Driver in Anaheim, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Managing Personnel Services – is seeking Movers in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $10.50/hr.  indeed.com
• MCS – is seeking an Office Assistant in Riverside, CA. $15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• City of Riverside – is seeking a Police Officer Trainee in Riverside, CA. $58,032.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Department of Defense – is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist in Ontario, CA. $67,845.00-$88,194.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Totalcare Physical Therapy, Inc. – is seeking a Physical Therapy Aide in Grand Terrace, CA. $10.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County – is seeking a Program Coordinator in San Bernardino, CA. $19.77/hr.  indeed.com
• Larry H. Miller Nissan San Bernardino – is seeking a Cashier/Receptionist in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Redlands Community Hospital – is seeking a Radiology Clerk/Admitting Rep-Scheduler in Redlands, CA. indeed.com
• Travelers – is seeking a Claim Operations Specialist in Diamond Bar, CA. indeed.com
• California Traffic Safety Institute – is seeking a Customer Service/Clerical in San Bernardino, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Currency Exchange International – is seeking a (P/T) Customer Service Teller in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• California State University San Bernardino – is seeking a Library Service Specialist I (Campus wide Pool) in San Bernardino. $32,880.00-$50,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• My Beauty Mark Makeup Academy – is seeking an Admissions Counselor in Anaheim, CA. indeed.com
• San Manuel Casino – is seeking an Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage in Highland, CA. indeed.com
• The Ark Church – is seeking a Babysitter in Church Nursery in Redlands, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Global Vision – is seeking a Public Relations Assistant-Entry Level in Upland, CA. $35,000.00-$60,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• City of Hope – is seeking an Administrative Analyst in Duarte, CA. indeed.com
• Modem Nuclear, Inc. – is seeking a Front Desk Receptionist in La Habra, CA. indeed.com
• So Cal Custom, Inc. – is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Loma Linda, CA. $13.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Harrison Pastoral Services – is seeking a Personal Driver in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• SunNest Services, LLC – is seeking a Customer Service/Call Center Agent in Redlands, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Wingstop/Jack Elite, Inc. – is seeking a Cashier in Highland, CA. indeed.com
• Fast Auto and Payday Loans – is seeking a Branch Manager in La Habra, CA. indeed.com
• Superior Grocers – is seeking a Grocery Night Clerk in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Consumer Products – is seeking a Data Entry Clerk/Temp/3-4 months in Ontario, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Metro PCS – is seeking a Sales Associate in Fontana, CA. $10.00-$10.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Foothill Animal Hospital, Inc. – is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist in Lake Forest, CA. $11.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Precision Ceramics Dental Labs – is seeking a Dental Treatment Coordinator in Montclair, CA. indeed.com
• CSF, Inc. – is seeking a Customer Service Person in the Inland Empire, CA. $12.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Mission Inn – is seeking an In Room Service Agent in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• GAI – is seeking an Office Assistant in San Dimas, CA. indeed.com
• City of Hope – is seeking an Administrative Support in Duarte, CA. indeed.com
• AOCE, Inc. – is seeking a Scheduler in March Air Reserve Base, CA. indeed.com
• 2020 Mobile, Inc. – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Riverside, CA. $14.00-$17.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Great Western Leasing & Sales – is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk in Irvine, CA. indeed.com
• Inland Valley Recovery Services – is seeking a Child Development Specialist in Upland, CA. $16.00-$18.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Western Dental & Orthodontics – is seeking a Receptionist in Loma Linda. CA. indeed.com
• Waxie Sanitary Supply – is seeking a Night Warehouse Worker in Ontario, CA. $15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Redlands Community Hospital – is seeking a Food Service Worker I (Runner) in Redlands, CA. indeed.com
• Performance, SLC – is seeking an IT Support-Entry Level in Irvine, CA. $16.00-$18.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Epic Management – is seeking an Appointment Clerk in Colton, CA. indeed.com
• Key Point Government Solutions – is seeking a Background Investigator in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• County of Riverside – is seeking a Supervising Research Specialist-Adult Services in Riverside, CA. $63,924.00-$100,914.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• San Bernardino County – is seeking a Library Page-Fontana Branches in Fontana, CA. $10.75-$11.69/hr.  indeed.com
• Scale Leadership Academy – is seeking a Marketing & Graphic Design Asst/Associate in Chino, CA. $13.00-$16.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Under Armour – is seeking a Warehouse Teammate-Active Pick in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
• Jurassic Quest – is seeking a Jurassic Quest Event Staff in Pomona, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com

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NATIONAL- Civil rights activist and journalist Ashlee Marie Preston announced her bid to run for district 54 of the California state assembly on December 30 after the resignation of Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas.

Preston plans on taking her activism to the next level by fighting for those who need it the most as an assemblywoman. 

Many people became familiar with Preston when she confronted and criticized trans celebrity Caitlyn Jenner at Trans Chorus of Los Angeles event in August for supporting President Donald Trump.

Jenner has been a longtime Republican whose support for Trump was not surprising but she quickly backtracked when his administration rescinded legislation protecting transgender kids using public school restrooms and issued a trans ban in the armed forces. The heated moment was captured on video and seen 530,000 times. Preston’s criticism echoed the sentiments of other Jenner critics who view her as a powerful person who could be a strong voice for the trans community but has squandered that by cuddling up to Republicans. 

If she wins the seat, she will be the voice Jenner could not be. She will represent Century City, Westwood and a number of other Los Angeles neighborhoods, according to HuffPost.  

“As someone directly impacted by the issues that often diminish the quality of life, I have an acute understanding of which policies must be put into play in order to move progress forward for the constituents of the 54th district and beyond. I believe in prioritizing people over politics,” Preston, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of Wear Your Voice magazine, said in a press release cited by The Advocate. “We are more than poll percentage points; we are real people with real stories.”

The new platform will also give her the chance to fight against rampant police brutality and stand up for the rights of trans people and immigrants looking for hope in America.

LOS ANGELES, CA- Bungalow Music & Arts Festival will bring LA’s best artistic teens to the stage for a festival curated just for them. Whether it be music, dance, or interactive art, the main goal of the festival is to create a safe space for teens to express themselves. The festival is slated to come this summer at the Echoplex and Echo in Los Angeles.

In addition to music and art, there will also be speakers and mentors from the community that will offer advice, tips and opportunities on topics ranging from being an artist in the city, health, college and more.

This festival will definitely be interactive and hands on featuring art pieces, college admin representatives, food trucks, and more. There will also be an exclusive area for all the parents to kick back and chat while the kids enjoy everything that the festival has to offer. 

Your teenage cannot miss this opportunity of a life time. However, to ensure that the festival will be a success, the creators have an crowdfunding campaign up where you can learn more information, and of course donate!

For more information, visit kickstarter.com/projects/1947194560/bungalow-music-and-arts-festival or follow them on Instagram @bungalowmusicfestival.

RIVERSIDE, CA- California’s longest-running free literary event, Writers Week, will return to the University of California, Riverside for its 41st installment February 12 to February 17, 2018.

Feminist icon and National Medal of Arts recipient Maxine Hong Kingston, best-selling novelist Janet Fitch, and Haitian-American essayist and New York Times columnist Roxane Gay will headline the event, joining an additional 17 authors for an on-campus series of presentations and readings.

In keeping with the event’s emphasis on showcasing diverse voices, this year’s lineup of featured writers reflects a range of perspectives from around the country and world, said Tom Lutz, a professor of creative writing at UCR and the event’s director.

“The writers work in very different genres as well: realist novels, historical novels, slipstream, science fiction, graphic novels, memoir, autofiction, poetry, prose poetry, spoken word, fantasy, and creative nonfiction,” Lutz said.

The series is free and open to the public, and all events will take place in Room 1128 of Interdisciplinary Building North. Complimentary parking permits will be available at the kiosk on West Campus Drive at the University Avenue entrance to the campus.

Writers Week is presented by UCR’s Department of Creative Writing, with additional support from African Student Programs, the LGBT Resource Center, The Well, and the Women’s Resource Center.

This year’s participating writers are: Hadara Bar-Nadav, Sherwin Bitsui, Christ Buckley. Micah Chatterton, Charmaine Craig, Nanette Deetz, Josh Emmons, Janet Fitch, Tee Franklin, Roxane Gay, Myrian Gurba, John Jennings, Maxine Hong Kingston, Krys Lee, James Luna, Marco Maisto, Gina Nahai, Tess Taylor, Justin Torres, and Vickie Vertiz.

LOMA LINDA, CA- Harleys and motorcycles of every caliber came out to Quaid Harley-Davidson for the 25th annual toy ride benefiting Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) on Sunday, December 17.

Dealer co-owners and uncle-nephew duo Glenn and Brandon Quaid both acknowledged the importance of the event while addressing the crowd of hundreds of people in attendance.

“It’s important for us to be here and show the kids some love,” said Brandon Quaid.

Over $7,000 was raised for the hospital through ride registrations and independent donations. Additionally, new, unwrapped toys were donated by riders and event attendees, filling a box truck with goodies for patients at LLUCH.

“Once again, our bikers have come together for a great cause,” said Glenn Quaid.

Loma Linda Fire Department was also on hand with a fire truck for photo ops before they led the leather-clad riders through the streets of the city toward the hospital.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Crystal Wymer-Lucero, who has worked on the Cal State San Bernardino campus for more than 12 years, rising through the ranks at the university, most recently serving as the Alumni Engagement director, has been named the CSUSB Alumni Affairs director. 

Wymer-Lucero’s appointment will begin on Jan. 1, 2018. Wymer-Lucero, ’07, previously served as the Development and Special Events coordinator in Intercollegiate Athletics as well as the Information Security Awareness coordinator in the Division of Information Technology Services.

During her time in Alumni Relations, Wymer-Lucero was part of the team that increased the number of unique alumni volunteers by nearly 400 percent since 2015. She also helped create the CSUSB Alumni Workshop Series, which has reached more than 400 unique alumni since its inception.

“I’m delighted to have one of our alumni leading Alumni Relations,” said Ron Fremont, vice president of University Advancement. “Crystal brings enthusiasm and dedication to her role in leading the department, and her knowledge of CSUSB as a student, an alumna and as a staff member give her a unique insight of the university that will ultimately benefit our alumni and engage new generations of alumni.”

Over the past two years Wymer-Lucero and her colleagues have grown the Alumni Mentor Program by nearly 200 percent and established a new Alumni Association Board of Directors. During that same span, the Alumni Association has welcomed thousands of alumni back to their alma mater through homecoming celebrations and special events, and contributed to doubling the growth of alumni association memberships.

In September 2017, Alumni Relations celebrated CSUSB’s inaugural graduating class with a special reunion of Golden Grads, who were honored at Convocation.

“I am excited and honored to have been selected to serve as the Director of Alumni Relations at my alma mater,” said Wymer-Lucero. “CSUSB has a vibrant, talented, and diverse alumni community in all 50 states and 43 counties, and working to strengthen ties to CSUSB no matter where our alumni reside will truly be fulfilling and rewarding.”

Wymer-Lucero will oversee the operations of the Office of Alumni Relations, including the CSUSB Alumni Association and its chapters, and the Student Ambassadors Society. In addition, she will serve as a key member of the University Advancement leadership team, collaborating with our alumni, our division and the campus community.

Wymer-Lucero was awarded a bachelor’s degree in communication studies with an emphasis in mass media and working toward a master’s degree in communication studies integrated marketing track.

For more information about Cal State San Bernardino’s Alumni Affairs, visit www.csusb.edu/alumni.

Children received free bicycles as Christmas presents on Tuesday, December 19 at an event in Perris. Riverside County’s Community Action Partnership and Bicycles for Children, a non-profit based in Corona, is teaming up this year to provide 75 bicycles to children across the county who met the agencies’ gift guidelines.

RIVERSIDE, CA-Few things will light up a child’s eyes at Christmastime more than a shiny new bicycle.

On Tuesday, December 19, Community Action Partnership (CAP) and a Corona-based non-profit organization, surprised 75 Riverside County children who will be riding a new bike just in time for the holidays. The Holiday Bike Giveaway is handing out the bicycles this week to children from each of the county’s five supervisorial districts.

“It is such a wonderful feeling to see the smiles and laughter when the kids ride the bicycles for the first time knowing they will be able to take the bikes home,” said Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington.

The first batch of bikes was handed out on Tuesday in Perris and others will be given out Wednesday, December 20 in Palm Desert and Thursday, December 21 in Riverside.

“The holidays are a special time of year for our children and families. I am pleased to join with Community Action Partnership of Riverside County to put a smile on the faces of so many children during the holidays,” said Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez.

The children were selected by a committee made up of CAP staff after being recommended by parents, community members and others. Financial need is a key factor in the selection, CAP officials said. CAP is part of Riverside University Health System-Public Health.

The CAP program started in 2015 and scores of bicycles have been given out over the years. Bicycles for Children, a non-profit based in Corona, was a key partner, and John White, peer assistance and leadership teacher at El Cerrito Middle School, is the program coordinator, said Brenda Salas Freeman, executive director for CAP.

“The program continues to grow which shows there is a need in the community,” said Salas Freeman. “It is worth it to see the joy the bicycles bring to the children.”

SAN BERNARDINO, CA-Stater Bros., in conjunction with its charitable arm Stater Bros. Charities, presented a check for $20,000 to Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Food Bank to help local families struggling with hunger.

Throughout the months of November and December, all 171 Stater Bros. supermarket locations participated in their annual “Harvesting Hope Campaign” providing convenient ways for customers and employees to help their friends and neighbors in need this holiday season. 

“Stater Bros. is proud of our longstanding relationship with Community Action Partnership,” said Stater Bros. Charities Chairman and President Nancy Negrette.   “We are honored to provide support to an organization that is committed to promoting healthy communities and eliminating hunger.” 

“Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County is honored to be chosen as one of the many worthy non-profits of the Harvesting Hope funds.  Our deepest appreciation to Stater Bros. Markets, Stater Bros. Charities and Stater Bros’ customers for their generosity and support of our mission to help those in need.  We value our longstanding partnership with Stater Bros. over the past thirty-three years which has resulted in over 33 millions of pounds of food being distributed to nearly 400,000 individuals and families annually who are food insecure” stated Patricia Nickols-Butler, President and CEO of CAPSBC.

If you would like to make a donation to CAPSBC to further support the mission to help people and change lives, please make a check payable to CAPSBC, and mail to: CAPSBC, Attn: Administration, 696 S. Tippecanoe Ave., San Bernardino, CA. 92408, or a secure donation can be made on our website at www.capsbc.org/donate.  If you would like to volunteer at CAPSBC, please fill out an interest form at www.capsbc.org/volunteer.

On November 2, Kaiser opened its first phase in Murrieta with a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting. This 82,000-square foot medical office building offers a state of the art healthcare experience. Mayor Rick Gibbs addressed the crowd that gathered for the celebration and announced that this facility will be a great benefit to the over 100,000 Kaiser members in the region. Kaiser is approved for 825,000 square feet of development, so phase two will be coming soon!

LOMA LINDA, CA-Patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) got into the holiday spirit this week by creating a gingerbread village display in the hospital lobby.

Both in- and out-patients were invited to visit the hospital lobby on Monday, December 4 to build and decorate a gingerbread house of their own creation. Patients who were unable to leave the units were given everything they needed to make a house in their rooms.

The annual event is made possible by the Big Hearts for Little Hearts Loma Linda Guild, along with the generosity of two community supporters, Alta Vista Credit Union, which donated $3,200 toward the event; and Costco Wholesale, which donated over 130 gingerbread house kits.

Lynn Sleeth, president of the Loma Linda Guild, enjoyed watching the children assemble the cookie houses and festoon them with white frosting roofs and assorted, colorful candies. Whenever a house was completed, Santa or one of his helpers placed it on a large display structure designed to evoke the shape of a Christmas tree. Patients were also able to take a teddy bear and book of their choice.

Members of the Loma Linda Fire Department also came out for the event to assist patients with building and decorating.

“We are so blessed to have friends who believe in what we are doing for the children