(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The San Bernardino Pastors United (SBPU) will be having another Community Block party on Saturday, September 22 at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School located at 1250 Medical Center in San Bernardino. 

The Pastors are coming together to continue to unite the community through love, compassion and fellowship. The Churches continue to take a stand together as a united front to encourage and bless the community. These engagements help families with much needed resources, increases goodwill within the community and allows law enforcement to interact with residence in a positive environment.

There will be free food, groceries, shoes, backpacks for kids, clothes, health checks, face-painting and jumpers for kids. There will also be a life-saving message by Pastor Raymond Turner of Temple Missionary Baptist Church, powerful gospel music and good fellowship.

Please register by phone, email or at at www.sbpastorsunited.org.

Together we are strong; join with us as we bring, “Healing, Change and Progress” to the City of San Bernardino.

For more information call (909) 353-7977 or email sbpastorsunited@gmail.com.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— RIVERSIDE, CA—The Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce is the happy recipient of a 16-passenger bus recently donated by the Riverside Transit Agency.

Pepi Jackson, President of RCBCC stated, “I am elated about the fact that the bus is so roomy that I can get three-wheel chairs in it! This gift will allow us to provide even more services to our members, constituents and clients.” 

For more information about RCBCC call (951) 823-0175 or visit their website Riversidecountybcc.org.

By Lue Dowdy

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— Video Shoot for Rap Artist Mack Pepperboy is What it Do! This Sunday in the beautiful city of Lake Elsinore it will be a movie. The making of Mack Peppperboy’s new hit single, “Right There,” featuring R&B Singer Yung Muusik will take place.

The shoot will also star the beautiful and sexy Coffee Brown of Coffee Brown Entertainment. There will also be special appearances by Tresunda De La Cruz, Lue Productions’ BBW Queen; Riisha Shelby of Diva Outlaw; The Bourne’s; Comedian Mac Rome; L.P. model Porscha Dillard; Jonathan Fields of Ambiance Magazine; James McCoy a.k.a. OJ; Jasmine Hall; Essence Johnson; Mrs. Perris and Mrs. California.

The videographer for the shoot will be Nycee Dreams and we’ll be on set with Ilondon Fog Studios. Our management team at LUE Productions/LPM is excited and happy for our artist. It’s been a moment due to him being in hibernation working diligently on his new project titled, “It’s The Pepperboy”, which will drop at a later date.

“On this project you will be able to hear the difference and the growth in his writing skills. He’s connected with other talented and unique artists in order to bring forth a new sound,” Deeveatva Bourne, Core member of LUE Productions Management Team, stated.

Please be on the lookout for this fiery artist based right here in the Inland Empire. The video shoot will be wrapped up that evening in Riverside. You can catch his performance live at Status Night Club for Legendary Entertainment’s artist spotlight. Doors open at 9 p.m. The event will be hosted be KG. Early arrival is strongly suggested.

Until next week L’s!

Publisher’s Commentary By Wallace J. Allen 

Nike has voted! The Nike 30^th Anniversary advertising campaign features Colin Kaepernick and the phrase “Just Do It!”  The signature Nike theme phrase implies much more than accomplishing a sports goal! Colin Kaepernick’s image widens the context to include protesting injustice and inequality!

Please register so you can vote! Ask your friends, real and virtual, to verify their registration and reregister if need be!  You can register via your computer. You can register at your County Registrar of Voters/ Elections Office. You can help others register via your computer.

Once registered you can then vote your conscience. I hope that you will vote with me and with Nike as we seek justice and equal access in this great country that our forefathers/mothers have vested their lives to create!

The Wolverines will face off against cross-county rival Riverside City College in a “Bell Game,” a 70-year tradition between the two colleges.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The 2018 season opener for the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) football team will revive a long-established tradition against cross-county rival Riverside City College (RCC). Since 1948, the highly-coveted “Victory Bell” trophy has been passed between the victors of the football games between the two schools. For the first time in seven years, SBVC and RCC will once again battle for the Bell on September 15, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the SBVC Stadium.

SBVC and RCC have competed in football since the 1920s, but it wasn’t until a special donation gave birth to the trophy game now known as the Bell Game. In 1948, the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company donated the Victory Bell to the winner of the football game between the two colleges. The bell, suspended from a three-foot steel frame and weighing nearly 250 pounds, is rung in celebration by the victorious team after each face-off.

Since the rivalry’s inception, RCC’s record edges out SBVC, with 39 wins compared to SBVC’s 32. However, the teams haven’t competed since 2011, when the RCC Tigers defeated the Wolverines and took home the Bell. “I am glad each side decided to bring the game back, even for a limited time,” said SBVC Director of Athletics David Rubio. “With two cross-county rivals and both institutions having a great athletic history, there is no reason why this game should have waited as long as it did.” 

SBVC hasn’t possessed the Bell since 1996, back during a time when the college’s team was still known as the Indians. But this year, SBVC plans to take back the Bell for the first time as the Wolverines, the college’s mascot since 2001.

“Not only was it a trophy game, the game even went beyond pride,” said SBVC assistant football coach Pat Meech. “It had the potential to be lengthy return to a great matchup, it was about bragging rights, and it was great for the local communities.” 

WHAT: SBVC Football “Bell Game” Season Opener

WHERE: SBVC Stadium, 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA., 92410

WHEN: September 15, 2018 at 6 p.m.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— REDLANDS, CA— On Friday, August 31 in Redlands, Music Changing Lives (MCL) and Hartlis Apparel hosted a celebrity basketball game that addressed social issues amongst our youth, including prevention and intervention against drugs, gangs, teen violence and dropping out of school.

With pre-game activities including studio tours and interviews, incredible halftime performances and a super competitive game with only a 2-point win, this year’s Ball 4 A Cause celebrity game was a HUGE success.  

“What I loved most about the Ball 4 A Cause fundraiser was that we not only raised funds and awareness for our unique programs, but it also provided a forum to meet with alums that have participated in MCL’s programs from as long as 15 years ago,” Josiah Bruny, CEO and Founder of Music Changing Lives, explained.

“We also got to meet new friends who are committed to helping keep music and art alive for youth throughout the region and our nation,” Bruny continued.

Common Vision Coalition, Hartlis Apparel, T-Mobile, QTFL Clothing and AT&T who provided families with resources and opportunities through music, art, fitness and cultural experiences to prevent these issues.

The game was the perfect way to kick off Labor Day weekend and several community members took part in the festivities. They included Redlands Community Police officer, R. Williams, Pastor Green of Second Baptist of Redlands and The Redlands Community Center and Quality of Life.

“At MCL we firmly believe strong families form the foundations of strong communities,” Bruny stated. “Everyone has a role to play in making families successful, including neighborhood organizations, businesses, nonprofits, policymakers, and, of course, families themselves.”

He continued, “And together we can continue to change the lives of our families!”

Some of the celebrities and artists that joined included Meg Delacy, Lisa Monah, Baby Girl, Dorjje and all MCL’s student performers whom all graced guests with an amazing halftime show.

“Last, but definitely not least thank you to all of the players who participated.  Words cannot express our gratitude for you helping raise awareness of the social issues our youth face. It was one heck of a game, but in the end MCL out balled Hartlis Apparel 76-74!” Bruny said. 

Be sure to check out the event photos at www.Facebook.com/MusicChangingLivesIE or Instagram at @MusicChangingLives. 

Publisher’s Commentary By Wallace J. Allen

If you are a jazz, wine or a have-a-good-time connoisseur, join me this Saturday at the IE Jazz Experience.  WssNews is proud to be one of the sponsors of the PHAT X production of the 2018 Inland Empire (IE) Jazz Experience in Rancho Cucamonga, on the intimate grounds of the Mountain Vista Winery.  Come and experience a day of great live jazz music and bands, great wines, a selection of food vendors and a marketplace!

Our Artist lineup for this year: Jason Weber, Michael Haggins, Vaughn Fahie, Jazz Zone and more… Just added we will be featuring a Paint n Sip experience throughout the festival for those that want to learn how to paint and sip on some great wine. In our tasting room, sample great wines, various wine demonstrations, fun lectures, live entertainment, and workshops.

The Mountain Vista Winery is at 10013  8^th Street Rancho Cucamonga. Gates open at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 general and $100 VIP. For more information, visit IEJazzExperience.com   or call (909) 657 204-6249. 

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—-REDLANDS, CA– The City of Redlands invites individuals to apply for positions on the Airport Advisory Board. Members are appointed by the City Council.

The Airport Advisory Board acts in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the administration, operation, development, improvement and maintenance of the Redlands Municipal Airport. The Airport Advisory Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Applications for this position will be accepted until all vacant seats are filled.

Residents interested in applying for the non-salaried position may request an application form from the City Manager’s Office, Civic Center, 35 Cajon Street, Suite 200,  Phone:  798-7510, or by downloading an application from the City’s website at http://cityofredlands.org/city-hall/commissions___boards.

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)— RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA —- Earlier this month in celebration of Back to School, Active Ride Shop announced its commitment of $100,000 cash to four Southern California high schools to help support school athletics. With less than two weeks left to enter for a chance to win, students, sports teams and even busloads of kids from area high schools are pouring into Active Ride Shops across the state. Votes will be collected through September 3 with the top schools in each of four regions winning $25,000 for their school sports program.

Thousands of votes have already come in, but there’s still plenty of time to get in on the action. Schools like West Covina High School have sent busloads of students into the West Covina store. Don Lugo High School in Chino announced the contest at their football game last Friday night every quarter throughout the game encouraging students to visit the Chino store and vote. Schools throughout the state that are just going back to school have been encouraging participation in the hopes that a $25,000 influx can help refresh uniforms, equipment, facilities and transportation for their sports teams.

The contest is divided into four regions:  Los Angeles County (Santa Monica, El Segundo, Long Beach, Downey, Burbank), Inland Empire (Temecula, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Riverside, Redlands, Chino Hills, Chino, Menifee), San Gabriel Valley/Santa Clarita Valley/Ventura County/Kern County (West Covina, San Dimas, Bakersfield, Valencia, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks), Orange County/North County (Aliso Viejo, Orange, Irvine, Brea, Tustin, Escondido)

Active Ride Shop conceived the giveaway in an effort to give back to the communities in which it serves. School budgets are stretched thin and athletics programs often bear the brunt of funding cuts and are faced with filling the gap with fundraising. The Active 4 Schools campaign aims to help alleviate some of this budget shortfall for four schools.

“Based in Southern California, we know schools are underfunded and it’s important to Active that we help our communities with funding for youth programs,” said Active President Jenner Heller. “Kids are passionate about the activities they participate in and we want to do our part in enabling them to live an Active lifestyle.”

Active has long been committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Last year alone, the brand raised more than $125,000 for local schools, after school programs, sports teams and various charities through its Perfect Pair sock program.

For complete details, visit www.activerideshop.com or stop into their local store. #Active4Schools

(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools will hold a reading rally on Friday, September 7, for pre-kindergartners to third-graders on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino. The reading rally will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The event is in support of San Bernardino County’s Vision2Read Initiative, which looks to promote early literacy and support all children from cradle to career.

Cal State San Bernardino is located at 5500 University Parkway in San Bernardino.

For more information about the reading rally, call the County Schools’ Communications office at (909) 386-2413.