RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA— With the support and recognition of, Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Inc., California Senator Connie Leyva and Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes recently approved the Resolutions SCR-97 and ACH-94 declaring October 3 as Inflammatory Breast Cancer Awareness Day in the State of California. The day encourages all Californians to learn about this rare and aggressive type of breast cancer and to support all people who are impacted.
Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer Inc. is an organization educating and advocating on behalf of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC), Triple negative (IBC) and Metastatic patients. It was founded in 2011 by IBC fighter Joshlyn Earls.
The impact of the Resolutions passing is monumental for this quick spreading disease, which affects both women and men. It is often diagnosed in women of younger ages and is often dismissed by doctors because they are too young to have breast cancer, not IBC.
As of October 2020, Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer Inc., remains the only 501C3 in the state educating, advocating, and promoting on behalf of this lethal form of sub-breast cancer.
This fast growing, incredibly aggressive breast cancer gives the breast a swollen, inflamed appearance, (hence the name inflammatory) and appears as an infection. If you are diagnosed with it, you’re automatically at stage 3b or higher. This breast cancer, unlike other breast cancers, does not feel like a lump. It is hard to detect on mammograms, so many doctors don’t catch it until it’s too late.
According to Dr. Massiom Cristofanilli of Northwestern University, there are an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 new cases of IBC diagnosed annually. This is the very reason why Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer Inc., has chosen to be a symbol of strength for not only Black women and men in the Inland Empire, but for everyone fighting this deadly disease that often leads to a lonely journey while undergoing treatment.
Aside from Fighting 4 the Tatas essential services to patients, its advocacy and fundraising, the Black-led organization is monumental not only to the greater community, but to Black women and women of color as a whole; especially due to the implicit bias’ Blacks face in healthcare.
“As a Black woman undergoing treatment for IBC, it was a little degrading due to the lack of information and lack of my Doctors willingness to answer my questions,” Earls said.
She continues, “My experience consisted of not being given the same healthcare opportunities of my white counterparts. When it came to certain tests that my counterparts received, such as the MUGA Test (multi-gated blood-pool imaging), it was not given to me, but was given to them! I found out after my chemo.”
Earls found out from an associate that she should have been provided the MUGA test, which is given to determine whether or not a patient’s body can tolerate the chemo. After the fact, when she went to the doctors, she asked, “Well, do you want a MUGA test?” Joshlyn agreed and found out that she had an enlarged heart. Luckily, she lived.
Although COVID-19 has presented unprecedented times, Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer, Inc. remains resilient ahead of its Bling for the Tatas fundraising event on its Facebook Live which will be on Saturday, October 3 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can follow them on Facebook here.
During the event, community members can assist the organization in raising funds to continue offering IBC, TTN and Metastatic patients counseling services, advocacy on behalf of the patients, educational classes, health and beauty items, emergency utility funding and more.
“When I was diagnosed in 2011 with Inflammatory Breast Cancer, I was given two and a half years to live…it’s such a lonely journey because no one understands,” Earl explains.
She continues, “I remember at one point placing an ad in a number of newspapers just to connect to another person who has undergone treatment for IBC. It’s so important for our organization to raise funds for this disease because our support services provide a space for patients to connect, understand, and receive accurate information regarding this deadly disease.”
Fighting 4 The Tatas is a grassroots, nonprofit 501C3 organization. The organization consists of cancer survivors, family members and supporters; it understands and address the difficulties that newly diagnosed patients encounter as they struggle with their treatment. Fighting 4 the Tatas Breast Cancer Inc., was founded in 2011 during the personal journey of founder Joshlyn Earls. Her journey began with a visit to a chiropractor as a new patient. A digital scan was performed where its image caused concern to the chiropractor. He called Earls to inform her that she needed to see an internist immediately. After two different mammograms, ultrasound, and a needle biopsy, she was diagnosed with High Grade Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (Clinical diagnosis inflammatory breast cancer).
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today recognized 36 California schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
“Congratulations to this year’s National Blue-Ribbon School awardees,” said Secretary DeVos. “It’s a privilege to recognize the extraordinary work you do to meet students’ needs and prepare them for successful careers and meaningful lives.”
The coveted National Blue-Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Now in its 38th year, the National Blue-Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed almost 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools, with some schools winning multiple awards. Schools are eligible for nomination after five years.
The Department recognizes all schools in one of two performance categories, based on all student scores, student subgroup scores, and graduation rates:
Exemplary High Performing Schools – These are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement gaps between a school’s student groups and all students.
Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year. The Department invites National Blue Ribbon School nominations from the top education official in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by The Council for American Private Education (CAPE).
The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually Nov. 12 and 13. While we regret not having the opportunity to celebrate in person, given the current situation regarding COVID-19, we will celebrate the 317 public and 50 non-public school honorees in the ways that we are able, and they will each receive their plaques and flags via mail.
City, School Name, District San Diego, Adobe Bluffs Elementary School, Poway Unified School District Los Angeles, Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High School, Alliance for College Ready Public School District Alameda, Amelia Earhart School, Alameda Unified School District Alta Loma, Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary School, Etiwanda School District Long Beach, Charles Kettering Elementary School, Long Beach Unified School District Rancho Cucamonga, Coyote Canyon Elementary School, Central Elementary School District Fountain Valley, Ethan B. Allen Elementary School, Garden Grove Unified School District Belmont, Fox Elementary School, Belmont-Redwood Shores School District Danville, Green Valley Elementary School, San Ramon Valley U.S.D. San Ramon, Hidden Hills Elementary School, San Ramon Valley U.S.D. Bermuda Dunes, James Monroe Elementary School, Desert Sands Unified School District San Marino, K. L. Carver Elementary School, San Marino Unified School District Fullerton, Laguna Road Elementary School, Fullerton Elementary School District Hesperia, LaVerne Elementary Prep. Academy, LaVerne Elementary Prep. Academy South Pasadena, Marengo Elementary School, South Pasadena Unified School District Costa Mesa, Mariners Christian School, Santa Ana Unified School District Thousand Oaks, Meadows Arts & Technology Ele. Sch., Ventura County Office of Education Santa Barbara, Montecito Union Elementary School, Montecito Union Elementary S.D. San Diego, Monterey Ridge Elementary School, Poway Unified School District Monterey Park, Monterey Vista Elementary School, Garvey Elementary School District La Crescenta, Mountain Avenue Elementary School, Glendale Unified School District San Diego, Park Village Elementary School, Poway Unified School District Temecula, Pauba Valley Elementary School, Temecula Valley U.S.D. Sacramento, Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary School, Sacramento City U.S.D. Tustin, Red Hill Lutheran School, Pacific Southwest District – LCMS Rancho Cordova, Riverview STEM Elementary School, Folsom-Cordova U.S.D. Felton, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley U.S.D. San Diego, Silver Gate Elementary School, San Diego Unified School District Solana Beach, Solana Vista Elementary School, Solana Beach School District Long Beach, Tincher Preparatory School, Long Beach Unified School District Irvine, Vista Verde Elementary School, Irvine Unified School District Downey, Ward (E. W.) Elementary School, Downey Unified School District Thousand Oaks, Weathersfield Elementary School, Conejo Valley Unified School District Inglewood, Wilder’s Prep. Academy Charter Middle, Inglewood Unified School District Los Gatos, Yavneh Day School, Los Gatos School District San Francisco, Yick Wo Elementary School, San Francisco Unified School District
Deacon Floyd James McIver, born on April 19, 1940, in Sanford, North Carolina, passed from this life, and returned to his heavenly home on July 25, 2020. His firm belief in God and his devotion to his family was the center of his life.
Floyd was born to the late Henry Frank McIver and Alice Elizabeth Cross McIver. Floyd was the youngest of four siblings: Bertha Mae, Shirley Viola, and Audrey Lee. Floyd was immersed in the Christian community and accepted Christ at an early age at McQueens Chapel United Methodist Episcopal Church in Sanford, North Carolina. He graduated from W.B. Wicker High School, formally Lee High School, where he was salutatorian of his senior class. After high school, he enrolled in North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (A&T) State University, where he received an academic scholarship and played the trombone in the Aggies marching band. Later he would graduate from San Bernardino Valley College with a degree in business administration.
Floyd James McIver and Joyce McIver (wife)
It was at March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA, where he would meet his love and best friend, Joyce Ann France. On July 21, 1962, in San Bernardino, CA, Floyd married Joyce and was her loving and devoted husband for 58 years. Born to this union were four children: Rhonda, Robin, Rhea, and James. Floyd was a hard-working husband and father. From the very beginning, he dedicated his children to the Lord and raised them to love God and family. He would often say, “Put God first, and everything else will fall into place.”
Floyd began his career in the United States Air Force in 1960 and remained on active duty status until 1964 in the position of Military Police. Immediately following active duty, he joined the Air Force Reserves to continue his service and retired from the military with an honorable discharge in 2000 with the rank of Master Sargent after serving a total of 39 years. He began working at Bethlehem Steel in 1964 and was later employed at Kaiser Steel Mill and retired from California Steel in 2007 as a Logistics Supervisor. His career in the steel industry spanned 42 years. He received many accolades, honors, and recognitions throughout his career.
Floyd was a faithful member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, San Bernardino, CA, since 1963. In 1985, he became an ordained deacon and served faithfully for 35 years. Floyd loved to sing! He was a former charter member of the Celestial Choir and loved to sing on Men’s Day and Couple’s Sunday. Floyd was characterized as kind, considerate, loving, and wise. Floyd was known as a powerful prayer warrior and spoke on many special occasion programs at the church. Floyd never met a stranger. He loved everyone, and everyone loved him.
His parents and two of his siblings preceded Floyd in death. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; sister, Bertha Sightler, of Cerritos, CA; daughters, Rhonda McIver-Jackson of San Bernardino, CA; Dr. Robin McIver-Brown (Jimmie) of Fontana, CA; Dr. Rhea McIver-Gibbs (Dr. Samuel) of San Bernardino, CA; son, James T.E. McIver (Carlvette) of Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Floyd was a loving grandfather (Papa) to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A host of extended family and friends will honor his memory.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
RIALTO, CA—- During its June 9, 2020 meeting, the Rialto City Council approved the City’s continued federal funding allocation for the Inland Empire Section of the National Council of Negro Women (“IE NCNW”), allowing the long-standing Rialto-based nonprofit to continue to provide career and educational assistance to Rialto youth and young adults.
On February 11, 2020, the City Council authorized a financial audit of all its federal block grants and its state-funded Proposition 47 grant. Additionally, the City Council voted to retain Special Counsel to produce a report looking into possible conflicts of interests and financial entanglements between Mayor Deborah Robertson and IE NCNW, a long-time grant recipient. The City Council expressed concern that Mayor Robertson was a member of IE NCNW and her daughter is currently President of the organization. With the Special Counsel Report (“Report”) completed, the City Council took up the funding item; and after hearing hours of strong community support for IE NCNW, awarded the organization funding for the 2020-21 fiscal year.
IE NCNW cooperated fully and voluntarily in the Special Counsel investigation by providing written answers to questions, as well as corporate and financial records. The Report offered legal guidance and recommendations but was not designed to make a final determination of the issues.
Importantly, the Special Counsel found that Mayor Robertson and her daughter, IE NCNW President Milele Robertson, did not have a “financial interest in the grant.” The Report contained recommendations that the City could follow-up with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, California Attorney General, and the Board of State and Community Corrections to obtain further guidance. Mayor Robertson’s attorney, Allison Bracy, informally consulted with HUD’s regional representative, who did not view the issue as problematic from a conflict-of-interest viewpoint.
Although the Report stated that the arrangement may be an “apparent” conflict under state common law, it concluded that Mayor Robertson had no financial interest in IE NCNW and Milele Robertson received no compensation from IE NCNW. The Report also noted that Mayor Robertson and Milele Robertson may have received a “tangible personal benefit” based on the receipt of grants by IE NCNW. The Report, however, did not explain how either received any type of personal benefit because the funding went to the organization and neither Mayor Robertson nor Milele Robertson obtained any compensation or financial benefit from the funds.
Following the approval of the IE NCNW funding, The Sun newspaper, on June 18, 2020, published an incomplete and misleading article on the Special Counsel Report’s findings, failing to mention that Mayor Robertson decided to recuse herself from the June 9t h vote and, subsequently, the IE NCNW funding was approved.
The June 18th article also failed to mention findings in the Report that several state statute and regulations were not violated by the arrangement. Prior to publishing the article, IE NCNW’s attorney attempted to reach the reporter, Joe Nelson, by telephone, but The Sun reporter did not return the call to get IE NCNW’s viewpoint or comment.
With the City Council’s decision to award IE NCNW grant funding, the service organization will continue to provide career services and educational assistance to Rialto youth and young adults. IE NCNW members also volunteer their time and expertise as well as give financially to support additional activities not covered by the City’s CDBG funding, such as: assisting walk-in residents seeking resources and referrals for assistance programs, job referral and placement, and helping local homeless individuals and families. On a typical day, IE NCNW assists up to 100 people, striving to help them meet basic needs for housing, employment, and food.
IE NCNW membership also holds an annual food drive, giving 50 or more food baskets to Rialto families experiencing food insecurity during the holiday season, as well as offering monetary and in-kind donations to support local victims of domestic abuse.
“On behalf of IE NCNW, I thank everyone who provided support and used their voice to speak to the integrity of our Section and the services we provide through the organization and Bethune Center program. The support speaks volumes of our collective strength when we all come together,” said Milele Robertson, IE NCNW President.
Please address any questions to Willie W. Williams, attorney for IE NCNW, at the number provided.
(P) 909.581.8341 • (F) 909.586.9380
10621 Church Street, Suite 110 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
The House of Representatives passed the Heroes Act, a bill to provide relief to first responders, frontline workers and Americans affected by the spread and economic effects of the coronavirus crisis. The bill includes nearly $1 trillion for state, local, territorial and tribal governments to ensure first responders, police officers, teachers, and other key municipal and frontline workers avoid pay cuts or layoffs. The bill also establishes a Heroes’ Fund of $200 billion to give hazard pay to frontline workers, provides additional stimulus payments of up to $6,000 per family, and funds an additional $75 billion for coronavirus testing, treatment and prevention efforts. If the bill is enacted, the most recent estimates indicate that cities within California’s 31st Congressional District and the County of San Bernardino would be eligible for over $1.9 billion in combined federal funding over the next two years, with the following individual allocations:
Local Coronavirus Relief Fund
2020 Allocation Estimate
2021 AllocationEstimate
Colton
18,017,068
9,008,534
Fontana
100,408,635
50,204,318
Grand Terrace
4,141,809
2,070,905
Loma Linda
8,024,920
4,012,460
Rancho Cucamonga
49,168,937
24,584,468
Redlands
23,561,313
11,780,657
Rialto
58,071,493
29,035,746
San Bernardino
162,878,418
81,439,209
San Bernardino County
824,817,734
412,408,867
Upland
30,545,657
15,272,829
Estimated Total CA-31 Funding
1,279,635,986
639,817,993
“As a former mayor, I know firsthand how our communities are suffering as a result of the damage this virus has done to local economies. The Heroes Act ensures that our first responders and frontline workers won’t go unpaid while they work to keep our community safe, and provides additional relief to help Inland Empire residents meet the economic hardship our region is facing. I was proud to vote for this bill because San Bernardino County residents cannot afford to wait any longer for Congress to step up and provide solutions to this crisis,” said Rep. Aguilar.
Rep. Aguilar serves as the Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, the committee responsible for allocating federal funding.
This Daily Update (Monday through Friday) will share important news, information and resources related to how we are battling and getting through the coronavirus pandemic. We are here for you. #SBCountyTogether
Daily Stats
1,608 Confirmed Cases | 77 Deaths 4.8%
Fatality Rate | 14,885 Tested
Drive-Through Testing Locations Weeks of April 20 and April 27, 2020
Monday through Friday – Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
400 N. Pepper Ave., Colton8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Appointment ONLY, call 1-855-422-8029
Friday, April 24 – Ruben S. Ayala Park
14225 Central Ave., Chino10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Appointment ONLY, all appointments filled
Monday, April 27 – LoanMart Field (“Quakes Stadium”)
8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Appointment ONLY, at
County residents who are displaying any symptom of COVID-19 now or over the last two weeks can get tested at the drive-through events. Symptoms of COVID-19 include: fever, cough or shortness of breath. Appointments can be made at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center by phone, and for other locations at http://sbcovid19.com/ (when the appointment window for each event opens). Events are free of charge and do not require health insurance. County Public Health is also conducting testing at select nursing facilities for at-risk seniors living at those facilities.
Important FAQs Regarding the Opening this weekend of County Parks and Recreation Areas
In accordance with a County Health Order signed today (view order here), starting on Saturday, April 25, the County of San Bernardino is opening County-operated parks and lakes and allowing the opening of city-owned and private parks, lakes, trails, and golf courses on a limited scale for passive recreation. We recognize that a great part of our overall health depends on our ability to enjoy the outdoors, and our county has some of the greatest recreational opportunities in all of Southern California. The following Frequently Asked Questions address the re-opening, and are available on the County’ COVID-19 website. Further questions can be directed to individual facilities, or the County’s COVID helpline at (909) 387-3911. We will do our best to address other questions in future updates.
What is opening?
All County owned parks, trails, and lakes will be open for passive recreation on a limited scale. The County is also allowing the opening of city and privately owned parks, trails, lakes and golf courses. Please check with individual facilities regarding their plans to open.
What is ‘passive recreation’?
Passive recreation means that our San Bernardino County residents can enjoy individual activities like wildlife observation, walking or hiking, biking, boating, and participating in non-contact sports like golf or tennis with members of their households.
Who can use parks, trails, lakes, and golf courses in San Bernardino County?
Although San Bernardino County’s recreation areas are usually open to everyone, every American is being asked to respect the guidelines of individual states and municipalities. To meet the Stay at Home guidelines for the State of California, we are asking that residents stay within the boundaries of their residing counties to flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19. In other words, at this time we are strongly discouraging out-of-county residents from visiting our outdoor recreation areas.
What is the safety mandate for visiting these outdoor areas?
All facilities will adhere to the mandate of practicing social distancing and wearing face coverings. All facilities open to the public must add signage advising visitors that social distancing and face coverings are required. If you are planning to visit our outdoor spaces, understand that restrooms and many businesses in and near these sites will remain closed. Short-term rentals continue to be closed, and restaurants are only available for take-out. Facility operators assume responsibility and liability for operating under the County health order.
What outdoor venues remain closed?
The following outdoor recreational facilities are mandated to remain closed:Outdoor amphitheatersPublic or community swimming beaches, pools, and spasCampgrounds or camp areasNote: Camping in open areas of the County, such as those managed by the U.S. Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management, is allowable only by individual campers and members of households. Group camping is not allowedAmusement parks or carnivalsOutdoor conference centers
ParksWhat activities are allowed?
HikingBikingRock climbingSkateboarding (where allowed)Tennis, pickleball and racquetball (where allowed, and only by those who share a household)Wildlife observationDog parksParking in parking lots for passive recreation activity
What facilities are not open? What activities are not allowed?
The following remain closed due to state mandates related to public gatherings.PlaygroundsPicnic/BBQ areasCamping areasBasketball courts and baseball/softball/soccer fields for team activities
Can I visit with friends in the park if we maintain social distancing and wear masks?
Public gatherings outside your immediate household are not allowed.
LakesWhat activities are allowed?
Boating (motor boats, canoeing, kayaking where allowed, and only by those who share a household)ParasailingWater skiingFishing (by boat and by shore)Parking in parking lots for passive recreation activity
What facilities are not open? What activities are not allowed?
The following are closed due to state mandates related to public gatherings.Swim beachesOn-premise dining facilities or restaurants (take-out is allowed)Restrooms
Can I have people in my boat?
In line with public gathering mandates, immediate household members are allowed in one boat.
Will marinas be able to rent boats?
Boat-rental businesses will remain closed.
TrailsWhat activities are allowed?
Off-road and dirt trails for hiking, biking and 4x4ing (where allowed)Equestrian activitiesHang glidingRock climbing
Golf CoursesWhat activities are allowed?
GolfingTake-out dining
What activities are not allowed?
Golf tournaments and other fund-raising events
What facilities are not open?
Clubhouses and restaurantsGymsSwimming poolsHair and nail salons and spas
How will these measures be enforced?
Operators of recreational areas, including golf courses, shall monitor activity and advise those who are not complying with safe practices to do so. If compliance cannot be achieved, facilities will be closed. If widespread noncompliance occurs, the passive recreation allowance will be rescinded countywide.
Video Health Spotlight: Symptomatic vs. Asymptomatic Transmission
Dr. Troy Pennington, ER Physician from Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, gives us the straight talk on what we mean by “symptomatic vs. asymptomatic transmission.”
SAN BERNARDINO, CA—-Omnitrans will further reduce transit service on Monday, April 13 and has implemented additional safety procedures in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“Omnitrans has been designated an essential service, and we are committed to providing that service while protecting the safety of our employees and customers,” said Interim CEO/General Manager Erin Rogers. “As we continue to closely monitor this health emergency, the agency will make adjustments as needed to ensure that we achieve both of those goals.”
Under the new reduced service plan, detailed below, six routes will be eliminated, service frequency or trips will be reduced on four routes, and two routes will be operated with smaller minibuses. This plan is in addition to Omnitrans’ initial service reduction, which saw routes that regularly operate every 15 minutes operate every 30 minutes, and routes that typically operate every 30 minutes operate every hour. Since the inception of COVID-19 and the state of California “Stay at Home” order, Omnitrans ridership has decreased by approximately 65 percent.
Since last month, the agency has asked customers to board and exit buses through the rear doors to encourage social distancing and has stopped collecting fares (customers with disabilities continue to board via the front doors of the bus). Additionally, the agency has implemented a policy of 20 customers maximum per bus and requires face masks onboard in conjunction with the San Bernardino County health order mandating face coverings when leaving home.
Route
Areas Served
Change
Reason/Explanation
5
San Bernardino
Changed to 45-minute frequency
This schedule is being changed in conjunction with Route 7’s cancellation.
7
San Bernardino
Permanently Eliminated
This route was scheduled to be eliminated in September and is being implemented early due to low ridership and CSUSB closure.
12
San Bernardino, Rialto, Fontana, Muscoy
Use of smaller vehicles operated by contractor
Schedule and route will NOT change, Route will be operated with smaller Access vehicles due to low ridership.
20
Fontana, Unincorporated County
Permanently Eliminated
This route was scheduled to be eliminated in September and is being implemented early due to low ridership and Fontana HS closure.
29
Fontana Bloomington
Use of smaller vehicles operated by contractor
Schedule and route will NOT change, Route will be operated with smaller Access vehicles due to low ridership.
67
Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga
TEMPORARILY Eliminated
This route will be temporarily eliminated due to low ridership and school closures along the route.
80
Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario
TEMPORARILY Eliminated
This route will be temporarily eliminated due to low ridership, school closures, and decreased hotel and airport activity along the route.
81
Chino, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga
Weekday short trips to Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center eliminated.
This short trip is being eliminated due to low ridership.
290
San Bernardino, Colton, Ontario, Montclair
TEMPORARILY Eliminated
Low ridership. This freeway express route has local route alternatives.
308 309 310
Yucaipa
308 Permanently Eliminated. 309/310 frequency reduced to 60 minutes
Route 308 was scheduled to be eliminated in September and is being implemented early due to low ridership. Routes 309/310 service frequency is being reduced due to low ridership.
365
Chino Hills
Saturday service 6 days/week; Sunday service on Sundays.
Route 365 service is being reduced to eliminate school trips due to closures; Sunday service will continue.
County Public Health will conduct a community drive-through sample collection event for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing in Montclair on Tuesday, April 14.
LOCATION: Montclair Place
ADDRESS: 5060 E. Montclair Plaza Lane, Montclair
TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This event is open to San Bernardino County residents by appointment only. Residents can request an appointment at http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/coronavirus/ at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 13. Residents that cannot access the form online can call the COVID-19 hotline at (909) 387-3911 and staff can assist in completing the request form.
This event is free of charge and does not require health insurance. All persons will be pre-screened upon completing the appointment request form to ensure that all persons meet testing criteria.
Additional community drive-through events are scheduled through this month in Yucaipa, Big Bear Lake, Joshua Tree, and Rancho Cucamonga. Additional events are being planned for Twentynine Palms, San Bernardino, and Victorville. Visit http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/coronavirus/ to see the upcoming events under the newly added Community Drive-Through Events drop-down menu.
COVID-19 testing events for San Bernardino County residents have already been held at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville, and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton. More than 6,000 people have been tested for COVID-19 in San Bernardino County. As of today, there are 729 positive cases of COVID-19 in the county and 24 deaths have been attributed to the disease.
The County is actively pursuing testing resources for COVID-19 both domestically and internationally in order to increase capacity for community testing. The process has required research and evaluation that has resulted in several pending orders for thousands of serology (antibody) and extraction test kits for use throughout the county. Meanwhile the County continues to receive testing supplies from commercial laboratories to support drive thru test sites. New test kit products are evaluated on a daily basis and the County is confident that even more testing solutions will be available in the near future.
For information about the coronavirus crisis, visit the County’s coronavirus website at sbcovid19.com. New information and resources are updated daily. The public can also contact the COVID-19 hotline from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at (909) 387-3911, or email the County at coronavirus@dph.sbcounty.gov.
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County invites you to BAG HUNGER
When You Shop at Macy’s San Bernardino and Macy’s Victoria Gardens Now through March 31, 2020
Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) is excited to be selected by Macy’s San Bernardino and Macy’s Victoria Gardens as the nonprofit beneficiary of their 2020 Bag Hunger campaign.
Every March through our Bag Hunger campaign, each Macy’s store chooses a local food bank to donate time and money to. We’re proud to be a part of this annual campaign and hope that you can help by donating your extra change when you shop.
Here’s how 2020 Bag Hunger works:
When you shop at Macy’s San Bernardino or Macy’s Victoria Gardens now through March 31, 2020, you will have an opportunity when you check out to round up your purchase to help Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County. You can round up your purchase to the nearest dollar, up to $0.99 cents.
We know you love to shop at Macy’s!….and you will be helping your fellow community members in need this month.
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