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SACRAMENTO, CA-A coalition of state legislators, developmental disabilities services providers and their clients, and unions gathered at the State Capitol for a rally in support Assembly Bill 279 (Holden) to help people with developmental disabilities. Assembly Bill 279 requires the State to adjust reimbursement rates for developmental disability service providers to comply with mandated minimum wage increases.

With the passage of local minimum wage laws, organizations serving people with developmental disabilities are strained to continue their vital work as the reimbursement rates for those services are set and controlled by the State.  As they continue to adhere to local mandates without receiving necessary funding, they will soon be forced to shut their doors on a population in need of their services.

“The Lanterman Act is known as The Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities, and it declares that people born with developmental disabilities possess the exact same human rights as all other members of our society.  It declares that our family members, friends, and neighbors have the right to live as valued members of our communities,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “We must pass AB 279 to provide the funding our community organizations need to continue providing the vital services people need.”

Organizations that provide development disabilities services have appealed to the State for adjustments to their reimbursements in order to bring the wages of their employees who are under local mandates up to the legal minimum wage, and these adjustments did not make the final State Budget for the coming fiscal year. 

“We are really trapped between these minimum wage laws that must be obeyed and the State’s refusal to provide the funds to pay them.  We’ve got to fix this now,” said Dr. Ron Cohen, President and CEO United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.  “AB 279 will provide the funds to meet our payroll and stay open.  There is no place else for people to live, no one else is ready to serve them if we close”

Both Republicans and Democrats spoke at the rally including Assemblymember Chris Holden (author), Assemblymember Acosta, Senator Anderson, Assemblymember Tom Lackey, Senator Nancy Skinner and Senator Scott Weiner.

 

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Production Bottle Fillers, Label Placers, and Cap Placers needed – in Riverside, CA.  12 openings.  Call David (951) 379-5454

General Labor/Clerks needed – in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.  Call (909) 912-1336

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General Laborer(s) needed – in Ontario, CA.  $11.00/hr.  Call (909) 930-5780

Company – is seeking Warehouse/Driver (P/T) in Corona, CA.  Call (888) 379-2555

Apex Personnel, Inc. – is seeking Cycle Counters in Walnut, CA.  $13.00/hr.  Apply at 563 South Azusa Way, La Puente, CA 91744.  (626) 986-4374

Warehouse Workers needed – in Shipping & Receiving in Chino, CA.  $12.30/hr.  Call Jackie (909) 364-1900

Class C Delivery Drivers needed – in Chino, CA. $12.00/hr.  Call Jackie (909) 364-1900

Packagers needed – in San Bernardino, CA. Apply at 420 East Hospitality Lane #A2, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Coronado Stone Products, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking Labor (Packers/Pullers) in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Cedars-Sinai, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Lactation Consultant in Los Angeles, CA. indeed.com

Sprouts Farmers Markets, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager in Los Angeles, CA. indeed.com

Public Storage, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a District Manager in San Diego, CA. $78,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com

Homeless Prenatal Program, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Program Manager in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com

BHLDN, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Bridal Stylist (F/T) in Beverly Hills, CA. indeed.com

Episcopal Community Services, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Case Manager III-Alder in San Francisco, CA. inded.com

Conversant Media, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Client Development Manager in Costa Mesa, CA. indeed.com

Merced County – is seeking a Hazardous Material Specialist I/II/III in Merced, CA. $20.38-$31.83/hr.  indeed.com

United Site Service, Inc. – is seeking a Fence Supervisor in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

CSRA – is seeking a Program Manager in Norco, CA. indeed.com

Workforce Enterprise – is seeking General Labor in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Riverside Superior Court – is seeking a Supervisor in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Kaiser Permanente – is seeking a Call Center Analyst Associate in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Nike – is seeking General Labor-Second Shift in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Emerson Construction, Inc. – is seeking General Labor in Anaheim, CA. indeed.com

Mariposa Landscape, Inc. – is seeking a Landscape Maintenance Laborer in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Thompson Pipe Group – is seeking a Plant Manager in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

Nissin International – is seeking a LCD Warehouse Supervisor in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

JLG – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Thaxton Barabe – is seeking an Interim Urgent Care Manager in Highland, CA. $200,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com

CBRE – is seeking a Facilities Coordinator in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

Quinn Group, Inc. – is seeking a Coordinator-Service in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

DCH Roasters, Inc. – is seeking an Evening Supervisor in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Cali Staffing – is seeking a General Labor in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

AMC, LLC – is seeking a Housekeeper in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Current Elliot – is seeking a Receiving Supervisor in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa – is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Veterans Canteen Service – is seeking an Assistant Retail Manager in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

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G & K Services – is seeking a Loader/Unloader 2^nd Shift in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

United States Services, Inc. – is seeking a Fence Supervisor in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Epic Contracting, Inc. – is seeking Concrete/Epoxy Flooring Installers in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Best Western Plus – is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Matrix Service Company – is seeking an Operations Manager II in Norco, CA. indeed.com

Johnson Contract – is seeking a Sprinkler Fitter in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Fabfitfun – is seeking a Production Lead in Industry, CA. indeed.com

SRS – is seeking General Labor in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Three Star Global – is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Creative Bus Sales – is seeking a Welder in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Esterline Advanced Import Systems – is seeking a Manufacturing Associater-2^nd Shift in Brea, CA. $12.75-$14.50/hr.  indeed.com

CR & R – is seeking a Wheel Loader Operator in Colton, CA. indeed.com

Ryder – is seeking a Generalist-Human Resources in Moreno Valley, CA. indeed.com

Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting – is seeking a Paint Prepper in Covina, CA. indeed.com

MVP – is seeking a Sr. Recruiter in Chino, CA. indeed.com

Mariposa Landscape, Inc. – is seeking a Commercial Driver/Tree Worker in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Sprouts Farmers Market, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Vitamin Manager in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Polyair Corporation – is seeking a Plastic Extrusion Line Operator in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Recruiter Exchange – is seeking a Loading and Unloading Worker in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com

JLG – is seeking a Customer Service Rep in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Chugach Alaska Corporation – is seeking a Wellness Manager in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Res Care – is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator in Perris, CA. indeed.com

Chartwell Staffing Solutions – is seeking a General Labor in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Corona Regional Medical Center – is seeking an EVS/Housekeeping/Varied Worker in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Banana Republic – is seeking an Assistant Manager-Victoria Gardens in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Pathway Group – is seeking General Labor in Chino, CA. $10.50-$11.50/hr.  indeed.com

Job Source – is seeking Mechanics in Moreno Valley, CA. $13.00-$24.00/hr.  indeed.com

American Residential – is seeking a Plumbing Helper in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Kaiser Permanente – is seeking a Clinical Research & Development Person in Chino Hills, CA. indeed.com

SRS – is seeking General Labor-Construction Environment in Riverside, CA. $10.50/hr.  indeed.com

Proworks Staffing – is seeking General Labor in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Sunstate Equipment Company – is seeking a Wash Rack Attendant/General Labor in Colton, CA. indeed.com

ACE/Heaters, LLC – is seeking a Manufacturing Warehouse Associate in Corona, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Kinetic Personnel Group – is seeking a 1^st Shift Production/General Laborer in Rialto, CA. indeed.com

Suburban Propane – is seeking a Tech in Placentia, CA. indeed.com

Rex Staffing – is seeking Lumpers in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Kinetic Personnel – is seeking General Labor in Corona, CA. indeed.com

Parsons Corporation – is seeking a Telecom Tower Tech II in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Scott Engineering, Inc. – is seeking a Sales Application Engineer in Chino, CA. indeed.com

SASCO – is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator in Fullerton, CA. indeed.com

United Site Services, Inc. – is seeking a Yard Associate in Placentia, CA. indeed.com

Citrus Kitchen Restaurant – is seeking a Head Cook/Kitchen Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Cornerstone Staffing – is seeking a General Labor Construction in Norco, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com

Empire Parking Lot Services – is seeking a Driver in Orange, CA. indeed.com

Dish Network – is seeking a Satellite TV Tech/Installer in Corona, CA. indeed.com

California Steamers Property Services, Inc. – is seeking Simple Labor-Maintenance/Painters in Norwalk, CA. $16.00/hr.  indeed.com

DCH Roasters – is seeking a Barista Assistant Manager in Redlands, CA. indeed.com

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market – is seeking a Produce Manager in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Sprouts Farmers Market – is seeking a Meat Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

ATV Tire/American Tire Depot – is seeking a Lead Carpenter in La Mirada, CA. $17.00-$19.00/hr.  indeed.com

The Sadde Ranch Chop House – is seeking a Sous Chef in Orange, CA. indeed.com

Northwest Pallet Supply – is seeking a Pallet Sorter/Repair Worker in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Jersey Mike’s Subs – is seeking a Shift Leader/Assistant Manager in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Boras Corporation – is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker in Newport Beach, CA. $45,000.00-$50,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com

TeamQuest Staffing Services – is seeking a Warehouse Worker/Forklift Driver in Chino, CA. $12.50/hr.  indeed.com

Recruite Exchange – is seeking a Materials Handler in Eastvale, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com

Pro–Active Staffing – is seeking a Loader and Unloader in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

HDRD – is seeking a Master Graver in Adelanto, CA. indeed.com

Bassett Unified School District – is seeking an HVAC Tech in La Puente, CA. indeed.com

Solid Personnel – is seeking a Telecom Project Manager in Patton, CA. indeed.com

Nexem–Allied – is seeking General Labor in Ontario, CA. $10.50-$12.50/hr.  indeed.com

AMR – is seeking a Manager Human Resources Regional in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

TeamOne Logistics – is seeking a Transportation HR Recruiter/Safety Manager in Industry, CA. indeed.com

Veolia – is seeking a Material Handler I in Azusa, CA. indeed.com

Kamran Staffing, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

SoCal Penske – is seeking an Assistant Service Manager in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

York Employment Services, Inc. – is seeking an Automotive/General Labor in Corona, CA. $11.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com

Outback Steakhouse – is seeking a Culinary Manager in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Hamilton’s Steakhouse – is seeking a Restaurant Supervisor/HR Coordinator in Covina, CA. indeed.com

Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes – is seeking a Crew Leader in Brea, CA. indeed.com

Taco Bell – is seeking a Team Trainer in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Siemens AG – is seeking a Street Light Tech in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Main Street Fibers – is seeking a Buyer/Sales Person in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

Ungenium – is seeking an Enrollment Recruiter in Claremont, CA. indeed.com

Wells Fargo – is seeking a Personal Banker I in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com

Tec Equipment – is seeking a Parts Delivery Driver in Fontana, CA. indeed.com

Albertson, LLC – is seeking a Warehouse Superintendent in Brea, CA. indeed.com

Claire’s – is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Ontario, CA. indeed.com

VF Corporation – is seeking a Van (P/T) Sales Associate in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com

Center Street Lending Corporation – is seeking a Marketing Director in Irvine, CA. indeed.com

Laura’s Travel – is seeking a Travel Advisor in Redlands, CA. indeed.com

Vernon Transportation – is seeking a Diesel Mechanic in Riverside, CA. indeed.com

Wells Fargo – is seeking a Mortgage Consultant in Irvine, CA. indeed.com

Applebee’s – is seeking a Bartender in Moreno Valley, CA. indeed.com

Utility Tree Service, LLC – is seeking a Foreperson with CDL Union in Duarte, CA. indeed.com

Brookdale – is seeking a Cook in Loma Linda, CA. indeed.com

Cal Micro Recycling – is seeking a Client Relationship Manager in Ontario, CA. $16.00/hr.  indeed.com

Inland Industrial Solutions, Inc. – is seeking a Gate Attendant/Yard Management in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $13.00-$14.00/hr.  indeed.com

LOS ANGELES, CA- The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) celebrated its 50th Anniversary with “The Legacy Continues” Black Tie Gala at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Globe Theatre. Nearly 500 people gathered at the Gala to honor 50 years of advocacy by former CLBC leaders, including the Founder’s Award recipients, Hon. Willie L. Brown, Jr. and the Hon. Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke; the Chairman’s Award recipient, Hon. Nate Holden; and the Vanguard Award recipient, Hon. Mark Ridley-Thomas. 

“The California Legislative Black Caucus began with the belief that by speaking with a single voice, we could be a force on issues affecting education, justice, and civil rights.” said CLBC Chair, Assemblymember Chris Holden. “The Gala’s honorees are visionaries who successfully passed policies on these issues and are responsible for making California the leader it is today.”

“[The California] Legislative Black Caucus became a reality because [Mervyn Dymally] came to us and said let’s do something together,” said former Assembly Speaker Willie L. Brown during his acceptance speech. “And the votes that we put together from that moment on became part of the public policy consideration for the state of California.”

The Gala, attended by members of the California Legislature, Congress, state government and community leaders, was emceed by Margaret Shug Avery who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the film The Color Purple. The event concluded with a musical performance by Aloe Blacc.

“With each new generation comes a renewed commitment to the future, and as valuable as it is that we look back and honor these milestones, we always have to keep looking forward, keep moving forward. We will continue to fight for equality, for criminal justice reform, for environmental justice, and for ensuring greater access to education and enterprise for African Americans,” said Holden.

The CLBC Gala Honorees are as follows:

Congresswoman Karen Bass presented the second CLBC Founder’s Award to Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. Willie Lewis Brown, Jr. was born March 20, 1934 in Mineola, Texas. He was the fourth African American to serve in the 80-member Assembly when he was elected in 1964.  He was the first African American and longest serving Speaker of the Assembly, a top legislative leadership post he held for 16-years. In the early 1980s, he led efforts to divest state university holdings in South Africa during that nation’s apartheid era and was a strong advocate for increased funds for AIDS research. Additionally, he authored landmark legislation that legalized sex between consenting adults in California.  He retired from the Assembly in 1995 and was elected Mayor of San Francisco in 1995. He served as Mayor until his retirement in 2004.  In 2013, legislation was passed to rename the western span of the Bay Bridge to the Willie L. Brown, Jr., Bridge.  The signs went up in 2014, and Brown said that he hoped having the bridge named after him would be, “inspirational for kids.”

Assemblymember Autumn Burke presented the CLBC Founder’s Award to her mother, Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke. Yvonne Brathwaite-Burke was born October 5, 1932 in Los Angeles, California.  She was the first African American woman elected to the California State Assembly in 1966. During her legislative tenure, she focused on civil rights and juvenile issues. She was the first African American woman from the Golden State in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1973, and continued to break new ground as the first woman to have a child and secure maternity leave while serving in the U.S. Congress.  She became the first African American member of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, a position she has held on and off since 1978.  Assemblywoman Burke retired from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2008.

Assemblymember Chris Holden presented the CLBC Chairman’s Award to his father, Nate Holden. Nathaniel N. ‘Nate’ Holden was born June 19, 1929 in Macon, Georgia and was elected to the California State Senate in 1974. In 1975, Nate Holden passed legislation to require public schools and educational institutions to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his contributions to the U.S. civil rights movement. He also passed legislation to provide health care for sickle cell anemia patients. In 1987, he was elected to Los Angeles City Council and stayed in office until 2002.

Assemblymember Sebastian Ridley-Thomas presented the CLBC Vanguard Award to his father, Mark Ridley-Thomas. Mark Ridley-Thomas was born in November 6, 1954 in Los Angeles, California.  He was elected to the Assembly in 2002 and to the Senate in 2006. His legislative agenda focused on job development, public safety, education, economic development, healthcare access and community empowerment. He also served as Chair of the California Legislative Black Caucus and is currently Supervisor for the Second District in Los Angeles County.

Nanette M. Rodriquez passed away on August 15, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1953 in New York, NY to George and Belgica Andrick. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her husband Mario; daughters Monica, Amanda, Kathy, and Rebecca; son Raymond, and nine grandchildren.

She had a career with the California Department of Corrections, California Institution for Women, beginning in 1981. She promoted to Correctional Sergeant in 1986 and Correctional Counselor in 1988. In 1996, she became a State Parole Agent, retiring in 2007.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 8 at the grove Church located at 19900 Grove Community Drive in Riverside at 11 a.m.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- On Friday, September 8, the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation will be hosting its Annual Black Rose and Humanitarian of the Year Community Service Awards Banquet. The annual event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Renaissance Ballroom at the National Orange Show Events Center located at 689 South E Street in San Bernardino.

San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation is proud to announce this year’s recipients which are: Humanitarian of the Year, Gwendolyn Rodgers; Community Service Award, Clarisa Howard; Black Rose Awards, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Lesford Duncan, and Jamie Rios.

Please join us in congratulating our well-deserved recipients. Tickets are $65 per person for dinner or $750 for a table of ten. To purchase yours, please visit www.sbbcfoundation.com or http://2017blackrose.eventbrite.com/?s=75272501.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino County Board of Education voted to name its newest facility after the first African American teacher in San Bernardino County, Dorothy Inghram, during its meeting on September 5.

The board, which voted unanimously (5-0) for the naming, officially will call the new site the San Bernardino County Board of Education Dorothy Inghram Learning Center. The new building is located at 670 E. Carnegie Drive in San Bernardino.

“(Dorothy) was the Harriet Tubman of education for African American students in San Bernardino County,” said Sherman Garnett, president of the County Board. “This is true history right here.”

Inghram, who was born and raised in San Bernardino, graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1923. She graduated from San Bernardino Valley College in 1932 and wrote the school’s alma mater. In 1942, she was hired to teacher second grade at the Mill School, the first African American teacher in the county.

In 1945, she became a teaching principal at the Mill School, becoming the full-time principal in 1951. In 1953, she became the superintendent of the Mill School District, the first African-American in California to be a district superintendent. She lived to be 106 years old before passing away in 2012.

The new facility will serve as an administrative site for Regional Occupational Program and East Valley Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) staff, a cybersecurity career technical education training center, house regular County Board of Education meetings and provide conference rooms for educational leadership workshops and events. 

The board considered 45 names for the new facility before ultimately choosing the name honoring Inghram.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA- Ms. Tracy Holmes is a local author from the Inland empire. She has hosted six Barnes & Noble book signings this year throughout Southern California. Her most recent book signing featured her newest release under her publishing company Say It Twice books entitled, “Fruits,” which was at the Rancho Cucamonga Barnes & Noble located on Foothill Boulevard on Sunday, August 20th.

Customers received a free face painting with the purchase of a book. Ms. Holmes has created a fun way for children to learn Spanish and an even easier way for their parents to read it in her Spanish to English books. Say It Twice Books all include a learning activity in the back of each book to enhance learning. Children are loving “Fruits” and have given great reviews on it.

“It was fun reading fruits. I like how it teaches you Spanish. I also like that my friends were there,” Alyssa Suarez a 3rd grader from North Fontana said.

“I like the face painting, it’s cool,” Ethan Wilson, a 3rd grader from North Fontana, said.

All Say It Twice Books are available on Amazon, as well as Barnes & Noble. To learn more about Ms.Holmes go to www.Sayittwicebooks.com.

Submitted by Angela Coggs

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- Young Women Empowerment Foundation (YWE) will host their fifth Annual Women’s Wellness Conference at San Bernardino Community Hospital Henderson Auditorium located at 1800 Western Avenue in San Bernardino on Saturday, September 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. YWE invites family, friends, faith-based, students and community supporters to this augural event that focuses on emotional and physical health and wellness. This is a free event for all women in the Inland Empire.

This year’s theme is, “Silence No More.” It refers to not keeping silent regarding heart disease and domestic violence. Both areas of concern plague all people but especially minority women. The conference will focus on the prevention of heart disease as well as learning to live with and maintain if diagnosed. Women who attend will have the opportunity to participate in interactive demonstrations and hear life changing testimonials from other women on heart disease and domestic violence.  There will also be complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, entertainment, giveaways, and opportunity drawings.

The three keynote speakers for the wellness conference will focus on issues that are important and relevant to heart disease and domestic violence. The keynote and guest testimonial speakers are as follows:

Dr. Romeo Brooks, Ph.D. (Keynote)

Herbalist, Iridologist, Natural Hygienist and Naturopathic Medicine

Roots Nutrition

 

Melinda Cuellar

Representative

Divine Connections, H.O.P.E.

 

 

*Joyce Fairman

CEO/Founder

Hearts of Color

As we continue to mourn the loss of our beloved friend and heart health advocate Joyce Fairman we will celebrate her memory during her original scheduled speaking time. 

Cuellar will discuss domestic violence and how Divine Connections, H.O.P.E. mission to offer guidance, empowerment, education and resources for building healthy relationships. Option House will also provide additional information about domestic violence and conduct a question and answer segment at the end. Additionally, a unique skit on the subject of domestic violence will take a personal look inside a potential volatile situation.

Dr. Brooks will discuss preventing and living with heart disease and how the physical body is not only the expressed image of the invisible mind but is also the visible barometer of what occurs in our mental, emotional and spiritual bodies.

In addition to providing useful health and wellness information at the conference, the attendees will also be presented with the opportunity to get physical during the live line dance demonstrations by Heart and Soul’s Harriette Coggs Stuckey. The line dance demonstrations has been a huge success for the past three years. Please come dressed to participate. Workout clothes are highly encouraged and recommended.Please register on Eventbrite under “Free Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation (YWE) 5^th Annual Women’s Wellness Conference.  Also, please encourage and invite family and friends to register and attend this noteworthy opportunity focused on empowering women to live mentally and physically healthy lives. Space is limited, sign up today.

YWE serves to strengthen the character of young women of high school age in the San Bernardino City region of the Inland Empire in Southern California. Young Women’s Empowerment was founded by CEO Gwendolyn Dowdy- Rodgers. The mission of our program is to empower these young women to achieve at their highest potential, particularly in education, and to instill in them a commitment to return to their community as leaders and mentors.

The Young Women’s Empowerment Foundation (YWE) is dedicated to strengthening the self-esteem, character, integrity and capacity of young women ages 12-21 so that they may achieve their highest potential. YWE accomplishes its purpose through strategic partnerships with other organizations. YWE is guided by ethics and principles which exhibit respect for cultural diversity.

All inquiries, pre-register individual or groups, please email Tiffany James at ywefoundation@gmail.com.

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Producing, selling and using plastic bags becomes illegal as officials say they want to target manufacturers and sellers first

NATIONAL- Kenyans producing, selling or even using plastic bags will risk imprisonment of up to four years or fines of $40,000 from Monday, as the world’s toughest law aimed at reducing plastic pollution came into effect.

The East African nation joins more than 40 other countries that have banned, partly banned or taxed single use plastic bags, including China, France, Rwanda, and Italy. 

Many bags drift into the ocean, strangling turtles, suffocating seabirds and filling the stomachs of dolphins and whales with waste until they die of starvation. 

“If we continue like this, by 2050, we will have more plastic in the ocean than fish,” said Habib El-Habr, an expert on marine litter working with the UN environment programme in Kenya.

Plastic bags, which El-Habr says take between 500 to 1,000 years to break down, also enter the human food chain through fish and other animals. In Nairobi’s slaughterhouses, some cows destined for human consumption had 20 bags removed from their stomachs.

“This is something we didn’t get 10 years ago but now it’s almost on a daily basis,” said county vet Mbuthi Kinyanjui as he watched men in bloodied white uniforms scoop sodden plastic bags from the stomachs of cow carcasses.

Kenya’s law allows police to go after anyone even carrying a plastic bag. But Judy Wakhungu, Kenya’s environment minister, said enforcement would initially be directed at manufacturers and suppliers. 

It took Kenya three attempts over 10 years to finally pass the ban, and not everyone is a fan. 

Samuel Matonda, spokesman for the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, said it would cost 60,000 jobs and force 176 manufacturers to close. Kenya is a major exporter of plastic bags to the region. 

“The knock-on effects will be very severe,” Matonda said. “It will even affect the women who sell vegetables in the market – how will their customers carry their shopping home?” 

Big Kenyan supermarket chains like France’s Carrefour and Nakumatt have already started offering customers cloth bags as alternatives.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- The San Bernardino Pastors United (SBPU) will be having another Community Block party on Saturday, September 16th at Anne Sherrill Park, located at 1367 California Avenue in San Bernardino.  The community leaders are giving back to the community and taking a stance against crime, increasing gang actively and other senseless violence in our City. The Pastors believe that we must show love, help thy neighbor, be there for one another. The Churches of San Bernardino will take a stand together as a united front to encourage the community.

There will be Free food, free groceries, free shoes, free backpacks for kids, free clothes and free health checks and the money machine. There will be a life-saving message by Pastor Raymond Turner, Temple Missionary Baptist Church, powerful gospel music, dancing and good fellowship. Please register by phone, email or at our website www.sbpastorsunited.org.  They are asking the community to join them as they bring “Healing, Change, and Progress” to the City of San Bernardino, for more information call (909) 353-7977 or email sbpastorsunited@gmail.com.