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Alumna Katherine S. Newman appointed as provost of the University of California system

EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)—-The University of California Board of Regents today (Oct. 18) approved Katherine S. Newman, a nationally renowned academic leader and scholar, as UC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Newman is currently the System Chancellor for Academic Programs and the Senior Vice President for Economic Development in the Office of the President of the University of Massachusetts. She also holds the Torrey Little Chair of Sociology at UMass Amherst where she previously served as Provost.

Effective Jan. 9, 2023, Newman will serve as the University of California’s chief academic officer and help lead the University’s efforts to advance academic opportunity and inclusive excellence across the 10-campus system. She replaces veteran professor and administrator Michael T. Brown, who is stepping down at the end of 2022 after serving five years in the role.

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., selected Newman following an extensive nationwide search that included consultation with a UC-wide advisory committee with representation from faculty, students, staff and senior leaders

“I’m deeply grateful to Provost Brown for the many significant contributions he has made to the University over these past five years. With his leadership on the 2030 goals, UC has charted a bold path for the years ahead,” President Drake said. “Dr. Newman is an excellent choice for helping us realize the vision of those goals. She is a talented academic leader who cares deeply about public higher education and the vital role it plays in helping communities thrive. I look forward to working with her to advance our shared academic priorities, including the important work underway to close equity gaps across the University of California and to diversify our professoriate.”

A California native, Newman has deep UC roots. She earned a B.A. degree in Philosophy and Sociology from UC San Diego, then went on to earn a Ph.D. in Anthropology at UC Berkeley. She began her teaching career at Berkeley Law in the then newly-formed Ph.D. program in Jurisprudence and Social Policy.

She has since held numerous academic leadership positions, while continuing to teach and publish scholarly works in her field.

“It is the honor of a lifetime to return to the University of California, my alma mater twice over as an undergraduate and a graduate student. I lost count at 9 in totaling up the number of people, across three generations of my family, who have completed their degrees within the UC system. Its excellence in all spheres — from its remarkable faculty to its extraordinary students — is recognized the world over. I am excited to join President Drake and thank the Regents for this welcome.”

Susan Cochran, Chair of the Academic Senate, said that she believes Newman is the right person for the position.

“I’m pleased that UC will have someone of Dr. Newman’s caliber in the role of Provost during such a critical time for California and its leading research university,” Cochran said. “Provost Michael Brown has done so much to advance student opportunity and equity at the University of California, and I’m confident that Dr. Newman will be equally passionate about continuing that important work.”

Richard Leib, Chair of the Board of Regents, also praised Newman’s selection, noting that she has a long track record of success both as a scholar and an academic administrator.

“Dr. Newman has devoted her professional life to academia because she understands its significant value,” Leib said. “Higher education is transformative for individuals and for our communities as a whole. Dr. Newman recognizes that and is committed to helping more students come to UC and thrive. I look forward to working with her to lead UC’s efforts in innovation and entrepreneurship as I know that she is the right person to truly make strides in this area. She will help us in advancing the important work of the University of California.”

Among her many accomplishments, Newman worked as the James Knapp Dean of the Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins, the Director of the Institute of International and Regional Studies at Princeton, and was the founding Dean of Social Science at the Radcliffe Institute of Advanced Study at Harvard. She was the Forbes Class of 1941 Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton and the director of Harvard’s Multidisciplinary Program on Inequality and Social Policy, where she served as the Malcolm Weiner Professor of Urban Studies in the Kennedy School of Government.

Marty Meehan, President of the University of Massachusetts, celebrated Katherine Newman for her service to their university system.

“Katherine has served the University of Massachusetts at both the campus and system levels with distinction in many different leadership capacities, always focused on leveraging the power of public higher education to drive the upward socio-economic trajectory of individuals and communities,” said President Meehan. “We wish Katherine all the best with her new adventure.”

An elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Newman is also the author of 15 books on topics ranging from a sociological study of the working poor in America’s urban centers to middle-class economic insecurity under the brunt of recession.

Her forthcoming book, “Moving the Needle: What Tight Labor Markets Do for the Poor” (co-authored with Elisabeth Jacobs at the Urban Institute), will be published by the University of California Press in April 2023.

Newman’s base annual salary will be $508,000 with a 20 percent signing bonus. As background, UC’s top executives comprise less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all employees. Their combined earnings equate to less than one-half of 1 percent of UC’s systemwide gross compensation. More details on Newman’s appointment may be found here.

 

Youth Mental Health Care: California’s First-in-the-Nation Investments May Still Not Be Enough

By Aldon Thomas Stiles | California Black Media

In August, The Children’s Partnership hosted a mental health panel centered around the voices of young girls and women of color. The session was organized as part of the organization’s Youth of Color initiative.

“I had never been surrounded by a group of people with the same experiences and the same struggles regarding mental health, regarding being a person of color,” said Samantha Giles.

Giles, a California teenager, is one of the Children’s Partnership’s youth panelists.

 “I even got to go into a breakout room where we talked about how our parents don’t necessarily recognize our mental health struggles and I never really talked with someone else my age about my personal experience and their personal experience,” the teenager intimated.

Giles described the interactions she had with her peers as “eye opening.”

That same month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his “Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health,” an initiative that pumps $4.7 billion into the super-system providing mental health services to the state’s youth

See the Video: California African American Teens Speak Out

Some advocates and public health officials say the governor’s announcement serves as an appropriate policy response to what experts are calling a mental health crisis in the state. They see it as a positive step the state is taking to address the under-treated and often-overlooked challenges that youth like Giles are trying to overcome.

According to the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF), one in 14 children have experienced a mental or emotional disturbance that disrupts their day-to-day life.

Of the California adolescents who experienced major depressive episodes, 63.6 % did not receive treatment for those incidents.

Newsom touts California’s response to the national mental health crisis over that of other states.

“As other states take away resources to support kids’ mental health, California is doubling down with the most significant overhaul of our mental health system in state history,” Newsom said. “We’re investing billions of dollars to ensure every California child has better access to comprehensive mental health and substance use services.”

Some notable organizations have praised the state’s commitment to children’s and young adults’ mental health.

“The state has made some incredible and historic investments in children and youth mental health and well-being – both with the $4 billion Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative and with the $3 billion Community Schools Initiative,” Angela M. Vázquez, Policy Director at the Children’s Partnership, stated.

However, Vázquez raised concerns about many of these funds being one-time investments that might not fully address the needs of children of color.

Vázquez’s concerns, which mirror those of several mental health advocates in communities of color, extend to Newsom’s pledge to add 40,000 more mental health workers to California.

“Still, the reality is that the clinical workforce is and will likely remain for some time largely White and middle-class – not at all reflective of the diversity of our state’s children,” Vázquez stated.

The Children’s Partnership is currently working on a solution to the existing inequity that the organization says involves peer-to-peer interactions.

“Youth of color from The Children’s Partnership’s own youth policy council, the Hope, Healing, and Health Collective shared that greater investments in peer-to-peer programs would improve the opportunities for youth of color to connect and heal with members of their own communities and identities,” Vázquez stated. “Peer support is an essential evidence-based strategy for young people’s mental health that has the potential to build interest and foundational professional skills that lead to future opportunities for mental health career paths for more students of color.”

Contributing to the state’s youth mental health crisis are other factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.

According to research published by the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, the state of mental health among Black people worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic with anxiety and depression being the main issues.

“These recent events have layered on additional psychological and emotional stress on children and youth of color, particularly Black youth,” Vázquez stated “In considering what serves young people well, it is imperative that we address the systemic barriers that have contributed to historic mental health disparities in youth, and develop innovative strategies, leaving space for healing outside of and in tandem with the traditional mental health system.”

The CHCF found that Black people had the hardest time amongst all other ethnic groups finding a doctor, especially a specialist.

In 2019, Black children in California were the most likely to experience serious emotional disturbances amongst children of all other racial groups at a rate of nearly 8%.

From 2017 to 2019, roughly 30% of Black 7th graders were projected to have experienced feelings of depression or depressive episodes.

These trends are not just documented among today’s Black children. African American adults are reported to have experienced more adverse childhood experiences that negatively impact their mental health more than any other ethnic group that self-reported, according to the CHCF.

In August, Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 2508, authored by Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-Fullerton). The new state law, Newsom’s office says, reimagines youth mental health services by strengthening care systems in schools and focusing on intervention and prevention instead of crisis care.

The governor says the legislation will “better define the role of school counselors.”

But Vázquez has some reservations about that bill, too. She feels it does not fully address the mental health needs of all of the state’s children.

“One thing that AB 2508 does not address is the urgent need for greater investments in California’s youngest learners’ mental health – children ages 0-5,” Vázquez stated. “The state needs to invest significantly more resources in community-based infant and early childhood mental health services, such as early childhood mental health consultations – an evidence-based model that reduces the number of preschool suspensions and expulsions, an issue that has significant disproportionate impacts on young Black children.”

California Black Media’s coverage of Mental Health in California is supported by the California Health Care Foundation.

 

Community Singers Wanted: Help Bring Cheer to Senior Citizens for the Holiday Season

By Lue Dowdy | LUE Productions

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— This holiday season, LUE Productions is searching for community singers that want to bring some cheer to seniors. Singers will provide a holiday performance servicing the elderly by sharing songs and music through a collective of popular Christmas carols. Some songs will be meshed into a medley and others will be sung by a soloist, duo, or trio. Practices will take place in November on Thursdays beginning November 10 at 7:30 p.m. at 555 N. Arrowhead Avenue in San Bernardino. If you are interested, please inbox LUE Productions on Facebook or text (909) 567-1000.

San Bernardino Board of Education Superintendent Endorses Mikki Cichocki for SBCUSD Board

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— Mikki Cichocki continues to amass endorsements from leading educators as she runs for the short-term seat on the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board. San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools Ted Alejandre has added his name to the long list of her supporters.

Alejandre and his predecessor, Herb Fischer, both cite her passionate and genuine interest in making sure that students, especially those who may be having trouble with disciplinary issues, get the support they need to get on track and pursue meaningful careers.

“I’ve known Mikki since 1979,” said Alejandre. “Mikki is focused on what students need to be successful. She is people-oriented and not only has helped students as a teacher and a Youth Court advocate, she has also supported her fellow teaching colleagues by providing resources to them through her role with the California Teachers Association.”

“I’m pleased and honored that Ted Alejandre has endorsed my campaign. I want to give back to the community that raised me. We need a board that is focused on our students and their school experience.”

Cichocki believes that all stakeholders of the SBCUSD must have their voices heard and that certainly includes parents. Decisions about funding and setting priorities need to be aired and discussed openly with a view to reaching a consensus.

For more information on Mikki Cichocki visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Mikki4SBCUSD.

A Football Field of Dreams

Another milestone in the Inland Empire was realized Thursday October 13 when Provisional Educational Services, Inc. (PESI) held the ribbon cutting and dedication of the “Dwaine Radden Sr. Field of Dreams” at the PAL Charter Academy (PCA) in Muscoy.  The inaugural football toss was the culmination of a determined effort by the PAL Charter Academy CEO to provide facilities for the PCA students and the community.  “You have to vision it out to carry it out”, said Mr. Radden.

The CEO has also discussed other visions, and Mr. Joe Baca, San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor, announced that his office is awarding a $1.7 million grant to Provisional Educational Services, Inc, and the PAL Charter Academy to enrich the athletic programs at the PAL Charter Academy.

The “Field of Dreams” event was enjoyed by a host of dignitaries, which included but was not limited to Joe Baca Jr., San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor;  Kimberly Calvin, San Bernardino City 6th Ward  Electorate; Dr Mildred Henry, Founder;  Dr. Gwendolyn Dowdy-Rodgers, Candidate San Bernardino County Board of Education;  Jerry Garzon, Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce and Master of Ceremonies;  Chief Joseph Paulino, Chief of Police, San Bernardino City Unified School District; PESI Board members Edwin Stricklan and Pamela Montana; Pastor Jerrold Thompson, San Bernardino Community SDA Church; Jasmine Jefferson and Diana McKee, Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire; Jhu Maani Chess, Vocalist; and other noted participants, students, parents, and staff.

Prior to the ribbon cutting event, students and staff of the PAL Charter Academy held a pep rally and introduced the volleyball and football teams.  One of the very few charter schools with their own football field, the students and staff cheered and shouted “Go Bulls!”

The Dwaine Radden Sr. Field of Dreams is already being utilized for events by community organizations.

Our weekly coverage of local news in San Bernardino County is supported by the Ethnic Media Sustainability Initiative, a program supported by California Black Media and Ethnic Media Services to support minority-owned-and-operated community newspapers in California.

Black Women Leaders: Newsom Is Turning His Back on Karen Bass for Mayor

By Antonio? ?Ray? ?Harvey? | California Black Media

Black Women Organized for Political Action PAC (BWOPA-PAC), California Black Women’s Collective PAC and Black women leaders throughout the state are calling out Gov. Gavin Newsom for not endorsing Congressmember Karen Bass (D-CA-37) for Los Angeles Mayor.

The individuals and organizations said in a letter that they had “watched Governor Newsom issue his support to local and statewide candidates for this upcoming November general election,” but he has not indicated he would be supporting Bass.

“Black Women went all in to support Governor Newsom during the recall with Congressmember Bass leading the way.  We showed up and came out while other groups stayed home. We also led the charge to pull together our allies that rallied counterparts throughout California for Women Against the Recall.  And yet…we haven’t seen much change in his actions,” the Oct. 16 letter stated.

In August 2021, Bass, members of the group calling itself Women Against the Recall (WAR), and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-37), held a news conference to openly support Newsom in the recall election held Sept. 14, 2021.

Newsom survived the political action and many Black women in the state are asking him to acknowledge their assistance.

“He stated that he supports Black Women, but his administration doesn’t demonstrate that he wants us at his decision-making table.  He selectively supports Black women candidates even when they have overwhelming support from the party leaders and our community like in the case of Congressmember Bass,” the coalition stated.

Gov. Newsom has not endorsed any candidate running for mayor of Los Angeles in the November election, but he recently lent support to a Democrat running for State Senator.

On Oct. 8, Angelique Ashby announced in a written statement that Newsom endorsed her candidacy for State Senate District 8. Ashby currently represents Sacramento City Council District 1 and serves as Vice Mayor of the City of Sacramento.

“Angelique will be the first woman elected to the State Senate from the Sacramento region in more than two decades; she’ll bring years of experience advocating for women – especially their right to privacy, the ability to make their own healthcare decisions and the fundamental right to an abortion,” Newsom said in a statement released by Ashby. “We need Angelique’s energy, perspective, and results-driven leadership in the State Senate. Please join me in supporting her.”

Senate District 8 includes the cities of Sacramento and Elk Grove, and most of Sacramento County. She is facing former California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones (D-Sacramento) for the seat soon to be vacated by Sen. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento). Pan is leaving the office due to term limits.

“Governor Newsom has been on the frontlines of many righteous fights,” said Ashby. “I look forward to fighting alongside him in the Capitol. It is an honor to earn the support of someone who shares the same passion I have for serving our communities,” Ashby said.

Others who have endorsed Ashby include the California Democratic Legislative Women’s Caucus and State Senators Dr. Pan, Steve Glazer, Bob Hertzberg, Sydney Kamlager, and Susan Rubio. On the Assembly side of the house, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Cristina Garcia, Blanca Rubio, and Jim Cooper are endorsing her.

Educator and community organizer Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-Los Angeles) is a Black candidate running for Senate District 28 against fellow Democrat and Black civil rights attorney Cheryl C. Turner.

Smallwood-Cuevas says that, “Newsom has made his call on this race.” He is endorsing her.

But Newsom has been quiet on the Democrat versus Democrat Los Angeles mayoral race. Bass, who is running to be the first Black Woman Mayor of the second largest city in the country, was endorsed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in an Aug. 2 joint statement.

Bass is facing billionaire and Republican-turned-Democrat Rick Caruso in a runoff election in November.

As the mayoral race gets closer to the election, some Bass supporters are baffled by Newsom’s reluctance to announce an endorsement in her favor.

A poll released by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies (IGS) conducted in September had Bass ahead of Caruso 34% to 31%. Bass was leading her adversary by 12% during the summer.

The California Black Women’s Collective, Black Women Organized for Political Action, Los Angeles African American Women’s Political Action Committee, and allies inked an “open letter” stating their allegiance to U.S. Congressmember Karen Bass and all Black women.

The Black women’s groups released the letter of support after Bass’ Baldwin Vista home was broken into in mid-September. Two people have been arrested, but the incident raised concerns about Bass’ safety, they say.

“Black women are more likely to be victims of crimes than our female counterparts, according to The Status of Black Women in the United States report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research,” the open letter stated. “Protecting ourselves is a matter of survival. Yet, when we are the victim of crimes, our calls for help are often ignored and even questioned by those who are charged with protecting and serving the community.”

Considering their support for Newsom in the past, the Black women’s organizations stated in their letter that choosing Bass “should be an easy choice” for the governor. They also said that it is “unacceptable to ask for our support but then turn your back on us when it matters the most.”

“(Bass) has demonstrated that she is the best one who will focus on bringing the state’s largest city together and move it forward for everyone,” the letter stated. “Which side of history do you want to be on, Governor?”

Lincoln Property Company Exits Development Partnership to Develop Carousel Mall Property

SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The City of San Bernardino has been notified that Lincoln Property Company (LPC West) is withdrawing from the development group working to redevelop the Carousel Mall property. The City Council had voted to add LPC West to the partnership developing the 43-acre site through an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) on August 3rd.

In a letter addressed to the City, LPC West Vice President Rob Kane stated, “Due to economic and other circumstances, it has become evident that Lincoln and the City will be unable to successfully negotiate a DDA (Development and Disposition Agreement). Lincoln hereby notifies the City of Lincoln’s election to withdraw and terminate any further participation under the ENA.”

The real estate market, largely due to spiking interest rates to finance projects, has slowed significantly in just the past few months

“We wish to express our great appreciation to you, the City Council, and City staff for all of the City’s significant time, efforts and cooperation expended in this matter,” Kane continued in his letter. “We wish the City success in its efforts toward redevelopment of the property.”

Under the terms of the ENA, the San Bernardino Development Corporation (SBDC), often referred to as RD-ICO, has the right to re-assume its role are principal developer. The City is awaiting word from SBDC on how they plan to proceed.

“This is disappointing,” said City Manager Rob Field. “But it is just a setback. This project will keep moving forward.”

At the City Council’s direction, the City continues to work toward the demolition and clearing of the Carousel Mall site. Demolition firms recently submitted proposals through a RFP (request for proposal) process. Proposals are currently under review with a recommendation being presented to the City Council in the coming months.

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“National market forces, especially interest rates, are impacting every project,” added Field. “But the housing market is still very tight in this region and the development opportunities in Downtown San Bernardino remain extremely attractive.”

Development activity continues to be strong in San Bernardino. In September, the City issued over 700 building permits, nearly matching the 736 permits issued in August. By comparison, prior to this year, no more than 450 permits were issued during any month in the past five years. In 2022, San Bernardino has exceeded that total in February, March, June, July, August, and September.

Just this week, the Planning Commission approved projects for a new Habit Burger Grill and Rally’s restaurant in Downtown San Bernardino, along with the expansion of the In- N-Out Burger on 5th Street. Also, County Supervisors were presented a plan to expand their presence in Downtown San Bernardino with a new 300,000 square foot building and parking structure.

 

Thousands of California Students to Earn Cash for Community Service

By Antonio Ray Harvey | California Black Media

On October 7, Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, educational leaders, community organizations, and the California Volunteers Commission administered the service oath to the first #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Fellows.

Over 3,200 student fellows during the 2022-2023 academic year will receive up to $10,000 for completing a year of community service. College Corps is a statewide paid service program that provides meaningful work to college students that helps, them graduate on time with less debt while benefiting the local community.

The oath is a solemn promise to perform voluntary work with the intention of helping people and improving communities.

“Part of the California way is giving back to help uplift others, and that is a core principle of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps,” Newsom stated. “College Corps is about restoring the social contract between the government and its citizens. This public investment builds upon California Volunteers’ army of service members, which is larger than the Peace Corps and exemplifies the spirit and idealism I see in young people across California.”

The oath was taken in front of Newsom at the California Natural Resources Agency Building in downtown Sacramento, a few blocks from the State Capitol.

Tony Thurmond, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, was in attendance.

Over the next four years, College Corps will engage 13,000 California undergraduates to make a positive difference in their communities. This service and career development program will help build a diverse class of leaders set to transform California for the better.

Funding was made possible by the efforts of Newsom and the Legislature. The program is the first opportunity for Assembly Bill (AB) 540 CA Dream Act students to earn support for college in a state service program.

“I decided to apply because I am pursuing a career in education, and #CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a way for me to earn as I learn,” said Tia Rowe, a College Corps Fellow from Sacramento State University. “I’m looking forward to working in my community and playing an active role in bringing people together.”

Rowe, along with other College Corps fellows, will take part in community service projects across the state. Fryday said College Corps is an opportunity to “begin a life of service” to benefit the masses. The program is a collaboration of over 600 community organizations, including 46 partnering colleges and universities across the state.

The objective is to address issues pertaining to climate change, tutoring and mentoring, low-income students, and distributing meals to those facing food insecurity. Once the fellows finish their assignments, they stand to receive $7,000 for 450 hours of community service. An additional $3,000 is provided as an education award.

“You and I are going to be part of a movement toward change,” Rowe said before the oath was administered in the auditorium of the California Natural Resources Agency Building. “We’re going into our own communities and playing an active role in building them up.”

College Corps represents the first and largest state-level investment in a college service program in the country, with $146 million earmarked for up to 6,500 students over the next two years. About 80% of fellows are students of color, 58 % are first-generation college students, 68% are Pell-Grant eligible, and 500 fellows are AB 540 Dream Act.

A virtual briefing hosted by Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media was held on Oct. 11 featuring Fryday, President and CEO of FIND Food Bank Debbie S. Espinosa, and student fellows. The discussion centered around the vision that inspired the program, how it works, who is eligible, how to apply, and where students will do their community service.

“This is a win-win-win: Helping to pay for college, gaining valuable work experience, and having a meaningful impact on your community,” Fryday stated.

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at the auditorium of the California Natural Resources Agency in regard to #CaliforniansForAll College Corps:

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Assemblymember Chris Holden Presents Budget Check to the Pasadena Central Library ($5 million) and the Rose Bowl Stadium ($3 million)

PASADENA, CA— Assemblymember Chris Holden presented his legislative update to the Pasadena City Council which included local budget victories, $5 million to the Pasadena Central Library and $3 million to Rose Bowl Stadium.

The Pasadena Central Library was founded years before Pasadena was incorporated as a city. It first opened its doors to the public on February 26, 1884, located on the south side of Colorado St. between Raymond St. and the Santa Fe tracks. The library’s mission is to provide a basic municipal service, as an information center for the Pasadena community in order to preserve and encourage the free expression of ideas essential to an informed citizenry.

“These funds will be able to support the necessary retrofitting of the library,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “It makes me happy to be able to support local art and education programming by helping this community staple thrive.”

On June 30th, the Legislature and Governor Newsom approved $5 million for the Pasadena Central Library for their infrastructural improvements, retrofitting needs and ADA amenities for building access, inclusivity, and usage.

The Rose Bowl Stadium opened its doors to the public in 1922 and is currently celebrating its Centennial Celebration. The Rose Bowl will turn 100 later this month on October 28th. Between 1996 and 2002, the Rose Bowl was the home of the LA Galaxy and has been selected as the host site of the men’s and women’s soccer matches during the LA28 Olympic Games

Designated as a National Historic Landmark the Rose Bowl Stadium is as vibrant as ever, welcoming over 1 million people annually.

“The Rose Bowl is a San Gabriel Valley community landmark, and I am proud to say that through this grant we are able to help this historic stadium live on with audiences from all over the country and from our local communities,” said Assemblymember Holden.

On June 30th, the Legislature and Governor Newsom approved $3 million for the Rose Bowl Stadium for gas and water infrastructure improvements and the historical preservation of the iconic venue.

“We thank Assemblymember Holden for his continued support of the Rose Bowl Stadium. As we celebrate our centennial, we look back to those that have made this amazing accomplishment possible, and forward to those that will ensure another 100 years of relevance for this iconic building and grounds. Assemblymember Holden represents the best of both of those groups having been a champion of the stadium for many years, and one of the biggest advocates for future investments in this historic place. He continues to step up for the Rose Bowl Stadium, the City of Pasadena, and the entire San Gabriel Valley,” said Jens Weiden, Chief Executive Officer of the Rose Bowl Stadium.