Dr. Kodjoe and Akosuah Sumney

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA- Dr. Kodjoe and Akosuah Sumney would like to invite the community to attend the annual Mission African 2000 Inc., ‘Bridging The Gap’ Empowerment Conference and Banquet on Saturday, September 21 at 10 a.m. Come out and be empowered with vision for building support and humanitarian relief for the people in Ghana, West Africa. There will be African music, African attire and an African empowerment experience with testimonies and witnesses from Global Dominion for Christ. Special guests include Dr. J Gueste, Pastor C. Campbell, Dr. Reginald Woods, Mrs. V. Cunningham, Bishop Philip Powell and the Mission Africa global partners. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door. To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 951-500-2609 or 909-238-6891. The conference will be held at City of Rancho Cucamonga Central Park, 11200 Baseline Road in Rancho Cucamonga.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA- Volunteers from Organizing for Action and five Coalition Partners, which include Mayors Against Illegal Guns, Brady Campaign, MoveOn, SEIU, and Parents of Murdered Children gathered in Rancho Cucamonga for a gun violence prevention rally. According to Curt Lewis, volunteer organizer, over 200 gun similar events were held around the Nation to remind Congress that the overwhelming majority of Americans support the legislation to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people.

“This was the first gathering of our coalition,” Lewis said. “We all want Rep. Gary Miller to step up and be a part of the solution by co-sponsoring H.R. 1565, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act, and we thought this would be a way for the Congressman to hear our collective voice.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA June 28, 2013 – Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB), Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS), and Fair Housing Council of Riverside County (FHCRC) are pleased to announce the Consumer Affairs Project of the Inland Counties (CAPIC) a collaboration of the three Inland Empire non-profits serving the regions of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial Counties.  CAPIC is the recipient of a $850,000 grant award from the Attorney General, Kamala D. Harris, through California’s National Mortgage Settlement Grant Program. The CAPIC partners will be joining their resources along with the County of San Bernardino and other collaborative agencies to help consumers with housing needs.

The Attorney General’s office has awarded $9.4 million to 21 organizations in order to assist Californians affected by the state’s foreclosure crisis as renters, homeownership seekers and/or current and past homeowners. “The foreclosure crisis has inflicted wide-ranging and deep harm to California homeowners and communities,” said Attorney General Harris. “These grants will give homeowners and families the financial and legal tools they need to recover.”

The grants will benefit many of the state’s disadvantaged home seekers and homeowners and families by providing or expanding access to free legal assistance, foreclosure intervention aid, homeowner education and financial literacy clinics, blight remediation services, fraud prevention education and employment support services.

Through the CAPIC Partnership of IFHMB, ICLS, and FHCRC and in collaboration with the County of San Bernardino, resources and have been gathered to launch the new comprehensive Personalized Approach to Housing Stability (PATHS) Program. PATHS, is a program to help achieve personalized housing stability by helping consumers identify impediments and work toward removing these barriers to obtain financial success.

For more information please call 1-800-321-0911 ext. 189 or visit www.ifhmb.com to learn more.

Consumer Affairs Project of the Inland Counties was made possible by a grant from the Office of the Attorney General of California, from the National Mortgage Fraud Settlement, to assist California consumers.

About Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board

Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB) is a private, non-profit, HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency that has served the Inland Empire for more than 30 years. IFHMB provides counseling, receives and responds to consumer complaints, educates consumers in the areas of fair housing, mobile home, senior-related needs, first-time home purchase, and default and foreclosure, as well as provides landlord and tenant, alternative dispute resolution, and pre-litigation mediation services. The organization’s main office is located in Rancho Cucamonga, with satellite offices in San Bernardino, Barstow, Victorville, Indio, and El Centro. Services are available in both English and Spanish. For more information on IFHMB call 1-800-321-0911, email info@ifhmb.com, or visit www.ifhmb.com.

About Inland Counties Legal Services

Inland Counties Legal Services(ICLS) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 1958, serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, providing a full range of legal services in civil cases including Housing, Landlord/Tenant, Foreclosure Prevention, Consumer Legal Issues, Public Benefits, Family Law, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.  ICLS, pursues justice and equality for low income people through counsel, advice, advocacy and community education, treating all with dignity and respect.  ICLS has branch offices in Riverside, Indio, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Victorville and operates the Housing Law Services Center which serves both counties. Funds from the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), are sub-granted to Riverside Legal Aid, Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino and Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association who in-turn provide pro-bono civil legal services using a network of local volunteer attorneys in their respective portions of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.  For more information call (951) 368-2583 or visit www.inlandlegal.org.

About Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc.

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. (FHCRC) formed in 1986 and incorporated in 1993 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that fights to protect the fair housing rights & needs of all individuals throughout Riverside County.  This HUD approved counseling Agency, works alongside federal, state, and local offices to ensure Fair Housing laws are upheld. For more than 26 years, under the strategic direction of a Board of Directors and Staff, FHCRC provides fair housing (anti-discrimination) education, outreach, identification, counseling and referrals, landlord/tenant mediation, foreclosure prevention/loss mitigation workshops, first time homebuyer education and shelter diversion counseling/services.

The Agency’s main office is located in Riverside, California with satellite offices in the cities of Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, and Corona (Thursdays only). Services are available in both English and Spanish. For more information on FHCRC call 1-800-655-1812, email: fhcrc@fairhousing.net, or visit www.fairhousing.net.

Lue Dowdy

<h2>By Lue Dowdy,SAN BERNARDINO, CA— What a busy week – so much is happening in the community.  Please check out this week’s featured artist and entertainment happenings. I hope you’ll enjoy!</h2>

Jayavana Rose Herbert

Artist Review: I’ve been blessed to work with all walks of life when it comes to artists. I’m happy to featu

re in this week’s artist review, Jayavana Rose Herbert an anointed young lady that’s blessed with the gift of dance. I’ve watched this talented teen grow into an amazing dancer for the LORD. The way she’s able to tell a story and deliver a message through dance, is truly a site to behold.

Jayavana Rose Sarai Herbert was born to the parents of Bishop Wallace and Dr. Janice Herbert on July 18, 1995, at St. Bernardine Hospital. She was born premature, 1 lb. 15 oz. Her parents were told she would not be able to live a normal life. She had club feet and a heart murmur. Her parents were informed that she would not be able to walk or do the things that most normal children do, through the faith of her parents, by leaning and depending on God. God supernaturally healed her “for such a time as this” to dance for His Glory in Jesus Name.

Never looking back or caring what her peers thought, Jayavana has managed to keep her focus on her calling. This young lady has performed at several community churches and community events throughout San Bernardino. Be on the lookout for Praise Dancer, Jayavana Rose Herbert, member of Servant Branch Ministries.

Psalms 107:20-21 says: “He sent His Word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. Oh that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!”       

The HourGlass Wine Art Gallery

Entertainment Happenings: This is for all my art and wine lovers. You must check out The HourGlass Art & Wine Gallery located in the beautiful city of Rancho Cucamonga. At this eye catching venue you are able to purchase exquisite art, and sip on your favorite wine, while enjoying a show. The ambiance is warm and friendly.

The mission of The HourGlass Art Gallery is to promote the understanding and appreciation of the Arts through educational and exceptional exhibition which engage and educate the community within a unique network and cultural partnership. The Gallery is committed to inspire, inform and exhibit local, national, and international artists through showcasing their works of art throughout the year. The HourGlass Art Gallery, located at 8200 Haven Ave # 103 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, is also available for benefit events, lectures, readings and exhibits by non-profit organizations whose mission reflects the objectives of the gallery, along with gallery talks, panel discussions, workshops, and art demonstrations. For more information on events at The HourGlass Art & Wine Gallery, visit online at www.hourglassartgallery.com, or call 909-941-9300.

By Fielding Buck | The Press Enterprise

Ontario’s long wait for a Norms Restaurant ended on June 27, when the chain’s 22nd location opened its doors. Since then, the restaurant has been opened 24 hours a day, but there will be one more wait for diners on Tuesday, July 25, the day of its grand opening ceremonies.

Customers will have the opportunity to line up for a free meal until after a ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m. After that, the first 75 people in line will get a free value combo, according to a news release.

Choices include a half sandwich with soup, salad and a beverage or a quarter-pound cheeseburger with fries and a beverage.

Norms is at 4551 Mills Circle, a street that wraps around the parking lot for Ontario Mills, an enclosed shopping center. The building used to be the home of Chevys Fresh Mex, which closed in the winter of 2019. Norms announced plans give it a makeover a year later.

Fielding Buck has reported throughout Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles. His beats have included, business, dining, entertainment, and Southern California theme parks. He’s also been a section editor and copy editor for The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. He has a master’s degree from Claremont Graduate University and a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK—ENN) SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Eight San Bernardino County animal service agencies will come together to host free rabies vaccine and microchip clinics on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to noon.  One agency will offer a similar clinic on Wednesday, February 6 from 10 a.m. to noon.

As part of the ongoing effort to promote pet owner responsibility in all Southern California communities, participating agencies in SanBernardino County will offer free microchipping and rabies vaccinations for all dogs being licensed for the first time through the respective agencies or having their licenses renewed, in specific cases. Free vaccination and microchip services can also be obtained if the dog owner agrees to license their dog at the clinics. In specific locations, additional vaccines may be available for dogs at a minimal cost and dog owners are encouraged to call the respective agency if the owner should have any questions prior to arriving at the clinic.

The following agencies will hold their clinic on Saturday, February 9: Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA, Yucca Valley Animal Shelter,Rancho Cucamonga Animal Services, Redlands Animal Control, Barstow Humane Society, Hesperia Animal Services, Upland AnimalServices, and San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control.  The Town of Apple Valley Animal Services will hold their clinic onWednesday, February 6.

“This is a great opportunity and we are so excited to partner with other agencies to help dog owners all across San Bernardino County. Keeping pets healthy and with their owners is critical to our goals,” explained Bill Harford, President/CEO of the Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA. 

This is collaborative effort of all agencies listed, to expand animal welfare services to pets and people in the largest county in the continental United States.    

For a listing of locations and additional information, please visit ivhsspca.org/sbclinic or contact the agencies listed above.

ONTARIO, CA – As the dog days of summer come to an end and the regular summer swim season closes, San Bernardino County Regional Parks hosts its Doggie Pool-ooza event at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario on Saturday, September 6th. During this annual event owners can bring their four legged pals, who have had to endure the summer in a fur coat, for one last dip in the cool pool.

The event is sponsored by the Rancho Regional Veterinary Hospital, the VCA Central Animal Hospital, and Ontario Spay and Neuter, who will be providing discounted nail trimming for $5 and $15 micro-chipping. The event will also include vendor booths, Li’l Dog Races and other contests, such as the K-9 Swimsuit Competition, Talent Show and Barking contest. There will be demonstrations on pet first-aid and a Humane Society workshop. Don’t miss the Disc Dogs Frisbee Show at 11:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m.

If you don’t already have a pet, there will be on-site adoption opportunities from Animals R First Fund, Grey Save, Rescue Works!, Upland Animal Services, and Hope to Home for Cats. There will be a food truck area for all human attendees, including the Baby’s Bad-Ass Burgers, the Bakery Truck, California Grill Truck, Cousin’s Maine Lobster, and the Rolling Sushi Truck. To cool the humans off, Snowie’s California will have their shaved ice on sale including a syrup station to put your own flavors on the icy treat.

Friends of Regional Parks will there be collecting slightly used/clean blankets, bags of dry dog food, and other dog supplies to be donated to local pet shelters. Each item donated will enter participants into a drawing for fabulous pet prizes.

Canine participants must be six-months-old, have a current license and proof of up-to-date vaccinations, and must be on a six-foot leash when not in the pool.

Entry fee is $5 per person and $1 per canine participant, parking is free with admission. The event is on Saturday, September 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park. The park is located at 800 North Archibald Avenue, Ontario, Ca 91764. For more information call the San Bernardino Regional Parks Department at (909) 387-2461.