(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK—ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— CAPSBC is seeking new members to serve on its Community Action Board (CAB). We currently have two vacancies in the private sector and one vacancy in the low-income sector.  We are specifically seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to serve. All applicants requesting consideration to represent the Private Sector on the CAB Board of Directors must reside in San Bernardino County.  

All applicants requesting consideration to represent the Low-Income Sector on the CAB Board of Directors must reside in the Fourth Supervisorial District which includes the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Upland, Ontario and portions of Montclair*. Applicants need not be low-income themselves as long as they are selected in a manner that ensures that they truly represent the poor.

The CAB is a tripartite board comprised of fifteen members: five (5) represent the private sector; five (5) are elected officials to represent the public sector; and five are representatives of the poor. CAB members are volunteers dedicated to serving the needs of those low-income throughout our community. 

The board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the following months (January, March, May, July, and September), and one meeting in December, at 11:30 a.m. Meetings are held at CAPSBC’s Administrative Office located at 696 S. Tippecanoe Avenue, San Bernardino. 

Since 1965, CAPSBC has been helping people and changing lives.  CAPSBC programs include Weatherization, Home Energy Assistance, Family Development, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, and the CAPSBC Food Bank. 

If you are interested in nominating yourself or an individual, click here forthe Nomination Packet, to be returned to our office by mail or fax no later than

Wednesday, January 30, 2019. 

The following information pertains to the specific board vacancy, board job description, and the required nominee profile sheet:

Board Member Job Description

Eligibility Requirements for District 4

Eligibility Requirements for Private Sector

Nominee Profile

We look forward to your support in assisting us to identify the best candidate to represent the low-income residents of the Fourth District on our Board of Directors. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Sandra Brown, Planning and Program Development Specialist at (909) 723-1534 or e-mail at

sbrown@capsbc.org or Delphine Galba-Bright, Executive Secretary at (909) 723-1523 or e-mail dgalba-bright@capsbc.org 

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK—ENN)—RIVERSIDE, CA— The coaches for the 3rd Annual Riverside Sheriffs Association 215 Football All-star game unveiled. The game is set to feature Riverside County and San Bernardino County high school senior football players from the lower division in CIF-SS, including small schools and 8-man football.  The game is set to take place Saturday, January 12 at Ramona High School in Riverside at 5 p.m. PST.

Coach Matthew Hoekstra of Ontario Christian School Football will serve as Head Coach of our San Bernardino County All-star team.

Coach Brad Schwab of Calvery Murrieta High School Football will serve as Head Coach of our Riverside County All-stars team.

With the gracious support from sponsors, there will be NO COST to any player.  Tickets start at $10 for Adults, $8 for Kids and Students (students must show school ID).

 Write up and photos by John Coleman, Community Photographer

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK—ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA—- Annually, on December 24 (Christmas Eve), from noon to 2 p.m., the men of St. Andrews Masonic Lodge #16 provide free hot turkey dinners to the local communities and people in need.

Prior to the event, the Masons make a list of sick or otherwise “shut-in” local people to whom to deliver hot meals and grocery baskets to.

St. Andrews Masonic Lodge is located at 1038 West 8^th Street in San Bernardino.

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By Lou Yeboah

I tell you, if you are going to experience the relationship Christ wants for you and that you desire, there are some things that need to change. If you are going to have the life in Christ you want and the life He wants you to have, there are some things that need to change. I tell you, change is in the atmosphere. We are in a season of change, and the question is not “will there be change?” but will it be for the better or will it be for the worse?” you must decide. I am writing to you with a word in my Spirit [change]. God said this is a season of change, major change. He said tell my people change is coming; major shifts are going to be taking place. God said: to prophesy change so that you can participate and cooperate with him in the process. So is there anybody ready for a change? Is there anybody sick and tired of being sick and tired? Is there anybody fed up with their present situation? Because I want you to know that we serve the God of turnarounds. For the Bible is a book of turnarounds, from Genesis to Revelations we see God turning things around. Don’t let another year come and go, and you find yourself in the same position. There are blessings that are yours by design, commanded blessings. God has divinely ordered them for you, but you are not going to get them until you are in position. I tell you that there are some things that you have to change!

You know, one of the worst-case scenarios in the Bible is in the book of [Ezekiel chapter 37] – the Valley of Dry Bones. It looked hopeless, impossible, beyond the point of no return. But when the man of God started prophesying to those bones something started happening, things started changing. The situation started turning around. Bones started coming together, and they didn’t just come together but every bone found its matching bone. And when the prophet finished prophesying, in the very same place where there was nothing but dry bones there stood a mighty army fully equipped and fully empowered to fight. I tell you, something’s getting ready to change. 2019 is a new season: it’s a season of new beginnings, new connections, new anointing, new fire, new jobs, and promotions, new avenues of income, new joy, new friends, new confidence, new strength, and new health. Is there anybody ready to step out of the old into the new? If so, activate your faith right now and take a step, a prophetic symbol of moving into the new. For [Isaiah 43:18-19] says, “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old, behold I will do a new thing [now it shall spring forth].” This Scripture tells us that God is doing something fresh and new, but the condition and requirement for receiving the new is to let go of the old [mentally, emotionally, and spiritually].

I hear the Spirit of God saying it’s time for a change. The discomfort, the agitation, the frustration, is your spirit telling you [it’s time for a change]. The spiritual atmosphere is very ripe for something new. Don’t let another year come and go and you find yourself in the same position.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK—ENN)— LOMA LINDA, CA— Approximately 200 motorcyclists and enthusiasts alike came out to support Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital at the 26^th annual Quaid Harley-Davidson Toy Run on Sunday, December 16. The event was held to benefit the kids at Children’s Hospital, providing funding, toys and holiday cheer.

Participants in the ride and attendees donated thousands of new toys, enough to fill a small trailer. All proceeds — including registration fees — were given to Children’s Hospital. Many patients and their families attended the event and were greeted by the enthusiastic bikers.

Dealer owner Glenn Quaid spoke on how some of the best people he knew were found on the backs of bikes.

“We take care of our children,” Quaid said. “We take care of our community.”

Loma Linda Fire Department also attended with a classic fire truck for photo ops, before leading riders through the streets of Loma Linda toward Children’s Hospital.

Photo Caption: Children at the event were able to choose from a trailer filled with new, unwrapped toys. 

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ENN NETWORK)—LOMA LINDA, CA—- — Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital patients had a special visit from the Inland Empire ice hockey team Ontario Reign on Wednesday, December 19.

Approximately 10 team members and their mascot Kingston congregated in a hospital playroom where they signed and handed out jerseys, played games and took photos with patients. Several of the players and Kingston stopped by patient rooms to make sure everyone had the opportunity to meet the team and get an official jersey.  

Several of the players and Kingston stopped by patient rooms to make sure everyone had the opportunity to meet the team and get an official jersey.  

By Lue Dowdy

Miss Teen Rialto Scholarship Pageant is WHAT IT DO! We are looking for Teen Contestants for the Miss Teen Rialto Scholarship Pageant. What an awesome way to keep our young girls active in a positive way. Below are all the details.

Competition Age Divisions are:

• Baby Miss Rialto ages 0-1 Online Contest ONLY (TBA)
• Little Miss Rialto ages 2-4
• Petite Miss Rialto ages 5-8
• Miss Pre-Teen Rialto ages 9-12
• Miss Teen Rialto ages 13-17

Our pageant judging is based upon each contestant’s participation in the following categories:

• Personal Interview
• Casual/Activewear Modeling
• Formal Evening Wear Modeling
• On-Stage Q&A Competition
• Talent Competition – ONLY Miss Teen Rialto ages 13-17

Judging criteria is based upon each participants ability to present poise, confidence and a pleasant, general atmosphere while performing.

Here are a few things to know about the Miss Teen Rialto Scholarship Pageant:

• This will be the Miss Teen Rialto Scholarship Pageant in the City of Rialto.
• Miss Teen Rialto is a scholarship pageant where cash prizes will be awarded to pageant winners in the competition.
• Each contestant’s journey begins with an invitation to attend an Information Session which will determine each young ladies’ eligibility for the current pageant competition.
• There is NO swimsuit competition in this pageant.

Never done a pageant before? No problem. All “accepted” contestants will attend a Pajama Camp and Workshop which will prepare them for the pageant.

Every young lady is encouraged to feel like a winner, no matter the outcome!

Whether you’re entering the pageant to meet new friends, gain more self-confidence, or enjoy a memorable experience, the Miss Teen Rialto Scholarship Pageant allows young women to grow in many different ways and appreciate the beautiful things on the inside of each of them. Best of luck to you and let your journey begin!

For more information, you can go to our website at www.missteenrialto.org. You can also email missteenrialtopageant@gmail.com or call (909) 200-7591, leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.

By Naomi K. Bonman

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—- There is only one week left of 2018, which means every gym is about to be packed for the first quarter of 2019. After the first quarter of the year people fall off and disregard any fitness resolution that they had on New Year’s Eve. However, we need to keep that adrenaline pumping.        

Female bodybuilder and fitness guru, Danielle Willis, is the true epitome of whatever you put your mind to can be achieve through persistence and consistentency. I was inspired Ms. Willis’ latest achievements in the fitness arena this past year that I had to chat with her. Her story is purposeful and inspiring to all, young and “seasoned”.

Listen to the interview below:

By Lou Coleman-Yeboah

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— Thank You Lord! As we stand on the brink of a New Year it is a good time to reflect on the year that is ending and look forward into the year that is soon to begin. A New Year filled with new possibilities and opportunities. Twelve new months, 52 new weeks, 365 new days, 8,760 new hours, 525,000 new minutes and 31,536,000 new seconds… every one of which is God’s gift to us. So as David encourages us in [Psalm 145] yes, we should take the time to look back on our lives and reflect on the goodness of God. We are encouraged to praise God for his greatness, his compassion, and his faithfulness; and to thank God for his many gifts throughout our lives. Because as Curtis Mayfield sang, [Diamond in the Back] “Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac, diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin’ the scene, with a gangsta lean, gangsta whitewalls, TV antennas in the back… you may not have a car at all, but remember brothers and sisters, you can still stand tall, just be thankful for what you got.” Count your blessings. Name them one by one. Look back on this past year, and trace the hand of God who provided you with everything you needed. Think about God’s powerful acts. Remember, meditate and consider all that God has done [Psalm 77:11-12]. Remember your redemption, and let your lips ring with words of Praise and Thanksgiving.

It is also a good time for you to take inventory of your walk with the Lord. You should take a very close look at where you are in your relationship with Him. You need to examine yourself and see where you have been, where you are and where the Lord wants you to be. The benefit of keeping God in mind is that it keeps our hearts grateful, appropriately humble, and delighted in our God for His goodness to us. Take some time to write out what God has done for you. Let it be an exercise in remembering His goodness and grace in your life! Because taking time to remember what God has done over a whole year is sweet for our souls.

As I reflect back, I think about a man who was separated from friends, unjustly accused, and brutally treated—the man was the Apostle Paul—a man who had learned the meaning of true thanksgiving, even in the midst of great adversity. Earlier, when he had been imprisoned in Rome, Paul wrote, “Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” [Ephesians 5:19-20].

 I tell you, there’s so much to be thankful for:  Spiritual things — if you didn’t have anything else but Jesus, you would have enough to praise God for all eternity. Simple things — you should be thankful for your families, health, food, and even a glass of water. Thank God for the simple things. Sorrowful things — you can even be thankful for the heartaches, the pains, and the sufferings, because as [Romans 8:28] says, “…All things work together for good…”

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good [1 Chronicles 16:34], and His love is eternal, and His faithfulness endures to all generation.” [Psalms 100:4-5].

Prayer

Lord, we praise you for your goodness and faithfulness in this past year. Help us to count our blessings and to be assured of your love. In Jesus, Amen.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—-RIALTO, CA— Ephesians New Testament Church will host their Annual Year-End Winter Revival from Thursday, December 27 to Friday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Special guest will be Evangelist, Dr. Andrew C. Turner, of Acts 2 Ministry, Gardena, California.

The revival will be held at Friendship Baptist Church located at 2180 W. Baseline Road in Rialto. For additional information, you may contact the church office at (909) 823-2310, Bishop Emory B. James, Sr. Pastor.