RIVERSIDE, CA- The Law Office of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named one of the 10 Best Law Firms in California for Client Satisfaction in the areas of Criminal Defense, Immigrations, and Personal Injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC). The annual list honors exceptional performance by California law firms in selected areas.

The AIOLC is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes a yearly list of the Top 10 Law Firms in each state. Attorneys and firms selected to the “10 Best List” must pass AIOLC’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations and AIOLC’s independent evaluation of attorney’s relationships with and reputations among their clients.

The law firm was founded by its owner and principal attorney, Zulu Ali, a Tennessee native, former police officer, and U.S. marine veteran, who was inspired by the work and legacy of civil rights attorneys Thurgood Marshall, Avon Williams, Jr., Charles Hamilton Houston; and other advocates and leaders of the civil rights movement. The mission and philosophy of the firm is to advocate for changes in the law when the law is unjust.

Although the mission and diverse makeup of the law firm subjects it to immense scrutiny, the firm continues to be inspired by its mission to preserve and fulfill the legacy of those leaders and advocates of the past who sacrificed to make a more just society.

“I believe the mission of a lawyer should be to strive for change and challenge the courts when there is injustice. In our firm, we put it on the line despite the immense scrutiny and consequences we may face. But for brave attorneys and advocates who are willing to step out the box, we would still be in segregation or servitude if the laws and courts were not challenged. Many attorneys and advocates are chilled and neutralized because they are usually targeted, ridiculed, and subjected to reprimand or worst when they test the status quo, but it is necessary despite the risks” Principal Attorney Zulu Ali adds.

The firm’s founder and principal attorney, Zulu Ali, been named Top 100 Lawyers by the National Black Lawyers – Top 100; Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Premier 100 Trial Attorneys by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys, also known as the National Academy of Jurisprudence; Top 10 Best Lawyers by the American Institute of Legal Counsel in the areas of Criminal Defense, Immigrations, and Personal Injury; and Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys by the American Jurist Institute.

For more details about The Law Office of Zulu Ali, visit www.zulualilaw.com

Revised by Lou Coleman

Before we list the jobs, here is a scripture of encouragement. “Drawing Close to God”:  What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want what you don’t have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can’t get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them. Yet you don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it. 3 And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.  4 You adulterers! [a] Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God. 5 Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit he has placed within us should be faithful to him. [b] 6 And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”[c]  James 4:1-6 NLT

Notice:  These postings contains Second Chance Employer jobs, jobs for Felons and those who need a second chance.

• Underground Utility Contractor – is seeking Pipe Layers, Operators, Laborers, Concrete Structure Builders in the Inland Empire, CA.  Fax resume to (951) 461-9328 or email to: unpipeline@verizon.net
• Protech Staffing – is seeking a Machine Operator-Coating Dept. in Ontario, CA.  $11.50-$12.50/hr.  (951) 823-0023
• Production Worker Trainee wanted – in Moreno Valley, CA.  Apply at 24600 Nandina Avenue, Moreno Valley, CA 92551
• Day Porter wanted – in Corona, CA. Compania de limpieza busca empleado para una edificio residencial en Corona. Excelente paga con experiencia. Llame al 858-222-7255 para establecer una entrevista 
• Three Star Global Staffing Company – is seeking General Warehouse Labor Workers in Corona, CA.  Call (951) 808-1000
• Company – is Seeking Tile/Stone Installers in Riverside, CA.  Call Omar Torres (562) 262-1698
• Labeling/Unloading Positions Open – in Chino, CA.  No Weekends!!  Apply at 14189 Foothill Blvd. #103, Fontana, CA 92335.  (909) 476-8326
• Welders needed – in Corona, CA.  Call (951) 272-0321
• GSO – is seeking Warehouse Package Handlers in Ontario, CA.  Call (800) 322-5555, ext.
• Asbestos Workers needed – in Chino, CA. Call (909) 590-8300
• Coronado Stone Products, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking General Labor (Package/Pullers) in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
• Oracle, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Software Development Manager in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• Cedars-Sinai, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Registered Nurse III-Cardiac Telemetry in Los Angeles, CA. indeed.com
• Homeless Prenatal Program, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Program Manager-Triage Services in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• Episcopal Community Services, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Case Manager III-Alder in San Francisco, CA. $43,493.00-$45,469.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Autodsk, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Customer Success Adoption Specialist in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• Catholic Charities San Francisco, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Program and Activity Assistant in San Carlos, CA. indeed.com
• Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Patient Experience Navigator in Palo Alto, CA. indeed.com
• Linden Lab, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking an AML Compliance Analyst-Junior to Mid-Level in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• Hornblower Cruise & Events, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a First Mate in San Diego, CA. indeed.com
• Discovia, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Project Manager in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• BNP Paribas, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking an RBG SBA Dev Officer II in Newport Beach, CA. indeed.com
• Grand Rounds, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking an Associate Implementation & Account Manager in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• United Natural Foods, Inc., a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Class A Driver (Sign-on Bonus) (Union) in West Sacramento, CA. indeed.com
• Studio Search, LLC, a Second Chance Employer – is seeking a Senior Data Engineer Data Platform in San Francisco, CA. indeed.com
• USAJOBS – is seeking an Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening in Santa Ana, CA. $115,097.00-$176,640.00k/yr.  Santa Ana, CA 1 vacancy
• Majestic Terminal Services, Inc. – is seeking a Freight Training Manager in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Victor Community Support Services – is seeking a Wraparound Facilitator-VCSS-Stockroom-San Bernardino, CA. $45,780.00-$48,780.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• New Day – is seeking a Batterers’ Intervention Program Facilitator in Chino, CA. indeed.com
• Tech-24 – is seeking a Human Resources Manager in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Exclusively Head Hunting – is seeking a Customer Service-Trainer in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com
• Kaiser Permanente – is seeking a Service Rep-Ambulatory Services (Bilingual Spanish) in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Belmar Services, LLC – is seeking General Labor in Corona, CA. $11.00-$12.00/r.  indeed.com
• DPI Specialty Foods – is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Seldat, Inc. – is seeking General Labor in Chino, CA. $10.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Kaiser Permanente – is seeking a Time System Coordinator in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• ACT Fulfillment – is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Mira Loma, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Ventura Foods – is seeking a Supervisor Production in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• C & W Services – is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Planner & Scheduler in Rialto, CA. $32.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Land Engineering, Inc. – is seeking a Landscape Laborer in Corona, CA. $14.00-$20.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Kaiser Permanente – is seeking an Analyst in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
• Sunmate Window Covering Technology, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ontario, CA. $22,000.00-$30,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Brady Corporation – is seeking an Inside Sales/Customer Service Rep in the Inland Empire, CA. $45,000.00-$60,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Simplified Labor Staffing Solution – is seeking a Recruiter, Bilingual English/Spanish in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com
• Sync Staffing, Inc. – is seeking Labor General in Mira Loma, CA. indeed.com
• Holiday Rock – is seeking a Ready Mix Dispatcher Manager in Upland, CA. $80,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Mars – is seeking a Maintenance II Worker in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Konecranes – is seeking a Crane Inspector in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• 24 Hour Fitness – is seeking General Manager Trainee in Upland, CA. indeed.com
• Partners Personnel – is seeking a Fiberglass Laminator in Riverside, CA. $21,840.00-$34,200.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• DMS Facility Services – is seeking Laborers, Leadmen in Anaheim, CA. indeed.com
• Central Transport – is seeking a Facility Maintenance Worker in Rialto, CA. $19.00/hr.  indeed.com
• People’s Care – is seeking a Temp Program Manager in Whittier, CA. indeed.com
• California State University San Bernardino – is seeking a Lead Lock Smith/Facilities Management in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• City of Redlands – is seeking a Line Maintenance Worker I/II/III/IV in Redlands, CA. $41,001.00-$56,605.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Job Source – is seeking a Shift Leader in Ontario, CA. $12.50/hr.  indeed.com
• com.dedc, LLC – is seeking a Sr. HRA in Rialto, CA. www.indeed.com
• Port Logistics Group – is seeking a General Warehouse Supervisor in Chino, CA. indeed.com
• Browning Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram – is seeking an Automotive Services Advisor/Writer in Norco, CA. $70,000.00-$90,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Advanced Payroll Systems, Inc. – is seeking a Time and Labor Implementation Specialist in the United States. indeed.com
• Cox Automotive – is seeking an Inspector Entry Level in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
• Trademark Plastics – is seeking a Warehouse Clerk in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Brilliant Group – is seeking a Customer Services Rep in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• Interline Brands – is seeking a DC Supervisor in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Nongshim America – is seeking an Entry Level Purchasing Agent in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• Interline Brands – is seeking an IB Warehouse Driver in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• NGY Stone & Cabinet, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Checkpoint Worker in Chino, CA. indeed.com
• Anker – is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• Uline – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ontario, CA. $19.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Target – is seeking a Seasonal Warehouse Worker in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
• McLane – is seeking a Warehouse Specialist: Selector in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Zep, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Employee in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• Whittemore Enterprises, Inc. – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $30,000.00-$35,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• CSF, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Worker-Entry Level in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. $10.50-$12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Tropical Foods, Inc. – is seeking a Freezer Lead-2^nd Shift in Ontario, CA. $18.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Capstone Logistics – is seeking a Warehouse Lead in Eastvale, CA. inded.com
• California Recyclers, Inc. – is seeking a Recycling Warehouse Lead in Fontana, CA. $14.00-$17.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Inland Empire Printing Company – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Worker in the Inland Empire, CA. indeed.com
• Kann Enterprises – is seeking a Loading/Unloading Warehouse Associate in Fontana, CA. $10.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Milk & Eggs – is seeking a Grocery Delivery Driver I. Flexible hours in Pomona, CA.  $15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Interline Brands – is seeking a Delivery Driver in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• DSV – is seeking a Warehouse Clerk in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• Ampac USA – is seeking an Assembly Tech in Montclair, CA. $14.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Fee Transportation – is seeking a Dock Worker in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Capstone Logistics – is seeking Warehouse Unloaders in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
• VWR – is seeking a Print Pack Coordinator in Claremont, CA. indeed.com
• PLY Gem Windows – is seeking a Manufacturing Associate in Corona, CA. $12.00-$15.00/hr.  indeed.com
• ACT Fulfillment – is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Mira Loma, CA. $12.00/hr.  indeed.com
• DME – is seeking an Inventory Specialist in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• Elite Nation Financial – is seeking an Investment Distributor in Rialto, CA. $100,000.00k/yr.  indeed.com
• Electrical Wholesales – is seeking a Driver/Warehouse in Montclair, CA. indeed.com
• Hisco – is seeking a Warehouse Tech in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• TW Services, Inc. – is seeking a Sanitation Worker in Riverside, CA. $11.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Agua Tri – is seeking a (P/T) Laborer in Ontario, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Victory Packaging – is seeking a Customer Services Advocate in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• R & B Wholesale Distributors, Inc. – is seeking a Forklift Lead-Clamps in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Arvato – is seeking a Receiving Clerk-2^nd Shift in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• B/E Aerospace – is seeking a Coordinator Shipping/Receiving in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• JBS USA Food Company – is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• IBS of San Gabriel Valley – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Baldwin Park, CA. indeed.com
• Mapei Corporation – is seeking a Warehouse Operator I in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• iLink Business Management – is seeking Warehouse Laborers in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Baron HR Staffing – is seeking a Warehouse Order Picker in Walnut, CA. $12.00-$13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Ryder – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Waxie Sanitary Supply – is seeking a Route Driver in Ontario, CA. $18.00-$20.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Flexsteel Industries, Inc. – is seeking a Furniture Loader in Riverside, CA. $12.32-$14.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Systems Technology Group Inc. – is seeking an Inventory Clerk in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. indeed.com
• Owens & Minor – is seeking a Regional Lean Continuous Improvement Manager in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Matthews International – is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Fontana, CA. indeed.com
• Derkers Outdoor Corporation – is seeking a Warehouse Associate I in Moreno Valley, CA. indeed.com
• Pumping Solutions, Inc. – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• DSV – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Lineage Logistics – is seeking an Order Picker in Mira Loma, CA. $12.50/hr.  indeed.com
• Flexsteel Industries – is seeking a Warehouse Fabric Dispatcher in Riverside, CA. indeed.com
• ICI Services Corporation – is seeking an Inventory Control Clerk I in Corona, CA. indeed.com
• Agua Tri – is offering Temp Summer Jobs in Ontario, CA. $13.00/hr.  indeed.com
• Medline Industries – is seeking Warehouse Operators in Rialto, CA. indeed.com
• Synnex Corporation – is seeking a Facilities Tech in Ontario, CA. indeed.com
• Home Chef – is seeking a Warehouse Associate in San Bernardino, CA. indeed.com
• Staffing Network, LLC – is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Worker in Mira Loma, CA. $11.50/hr.  indeed.com

To Receive This Flyer on Line Email Q Doswell, II at qdd25@verizon.net

By Manny Otiko | California Black Media 

California Community Colleges have kicked off a new campaign to inform underserved populations about the good-paying jobs available through career education.

According to a press release, there is a skill and an information gap in California, as many high-paying jobs go unfilled because employers can’t find employees with the right training.  This includes jobs in the information technology, healthcare, biotechnology and digital media fields. 

Many people are put off by the cost of college education, but advocates say community colleges offer a low-cost alternative to career education programs and are expanding new efforts to ensure people are aware.

“Both adults and high school students hesitate to pursue higher education to gain new skills and refresh existing ones because they worry about student debt,” said Van Ton-Quinlivan, vice chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. “Career education offers a great pathway to increase earnings and make a living wage without that type of debt burden.”

She added that the legislature had allocated money specifically targeted for students interested in training for new careers.

The campaign will target potential students through ads on traditional and digital media, a website and an app. The promotional campaign is part of a $200 million recurring investment made by Gov. Jerry Brown and the California legislature, according to a news release. 

Ton-Quinlivan also said community colleges would work with local organizations to spread the message.

“We will get the advice of community leaders on how to get the word out,” she said.

Cassandra Jennings, president of the Greater Sacramento Urban League, said working alongside community organizations was an important part of spreading the word in the Black community.

“What’s going to be critical to their success is working with non-profit organizations, community-led organizations to really do a targeted outreach to reach certain populations,” said Jennings.

The California Community College system has 114 campuses and educates more than 2 million students. It is the largest provider of workforce training in the nation.

African-American students make up 6.5 percent of the students at community colleges. About 5 percent of the more than 6 million students in the K-12 system are Black. Black students make up 6 percent of students enrolled in four-year colleges.

Lou Coleman

By Lou Coleman

What would it take for you to realize that it is time to put your house in order? That it’s time for you to get your act together! Oh, I know, you’re hoping to be like the thief on the cross and meet your Savior in just the last minutes of your life? Well thus saith the Lord, “I want you to give careful thought to this once again, “What is your life? A vapor that appears for a little while then vanishes away.” [James 4:13-17].  Get your act together or you are going to Hell! Set your house in order, and pray that you are found worthy to escape the tribulation that is coming upon the whole world. Warning after warning in Scripture, telling you that the time is short; have sense enough to discern the signs of the times and see then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise… [Ephesians 5:16]. I want you to know that Hezekiah was forced to reflect on all aspects of his life.  He had to wrestle with the short time he had yet to live.  He had to wrestle with what would happen after death.   You see, death for all of us is just a breath away. And the nearer death is, the closer we are to answering to God for all we have said and done.”[2 Corinthians 5:10]. Get your act together or you are going to Hell! Believe it or not!

I want you to know that when Paul preached to Governor Felix he reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judgment to come. Thus, Felix was terrified! When Peter preached, the people were pricked in their hearts and cried out, “What must we do?” Today however, nobody trembles and cries out in anguish over their sins. Just like when Stephen preached they stopped their ears and all rushed upon him. But I tell you life is short; death is sure and God’s judgment is coming. So as [2 Kings 20:1] admonish you, “Set thine house in order for thou shalt die and not live.” Prepare to meet thy God! [Amos 4:12]. Your very salvation depends upon it. The Bible makes it perfectly clear that God’s judgment is certain. And it IS coming! [Acts 17:31] tells us, “…because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” I don’t know about you, but even now I can hear the thunderous hooves of the four horses storming across the stage of human history, bringing deception, wars, hunger and death on a scale so massive it staggers the mind! Our time is growing short! While no man knows the day or the hour…all of the major players are walking onto the world stage. I believe that we are literally watching Bible prophecy unfold before our very eyes. So I will make it as clear as I can. Get your house in order. While you do not live in fear, you must be prepared. Your time grows shorter with every waking hour. Don’t wait another second to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life. You have no time to waste! Death is not just probable, but absolutely certain, and can happen at any minute,

“Then I saw another angel flying the in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth, to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give glory to Him for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wind of the wrath of her fornication.” Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength in the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever, and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosever receives the mark of his name.” [Revelation 14: 6:11].

“So teach us to number our days that we may present to You a heart of wisdom.” [Psalms 90:12].

Mer-C

By Lue Dowdy

Female emcee Mer-C is WHAT IT DO! When I see an artist on their grind, especially a female, I must say “Salute.”  

I’ve been watching this talented young lady for a cool minute now. I see how serious she takes her music, image, and brand. A lot of other female emcees can truly take a page from her book.

Below is more about this beautiful, fire spittin’ Queen. Make sure you follow my articles and events on Facebook under ‘LUE Productions.’

Mer-C a.k.a. Sharea Brown was born and raised in Pomona, California. She went to school in Rialto during some of her younger years. She is known for dancing at Pomona High and in a couple music videos by Master P and Goodie Mobb. She is also a mother to two sons.

She moved to Chicago for six years and while there she won a reality show called “#Thehungriestrapper” produced by Stacey ‘Boss Diamond’ Gill where she walked away with $10,000 that she invested in herself working with a little bit of everyone from Chicago to California.

She sacrificed it all in the height of her rap career when she moved back to California when her oldest son was off to college. While back in California, Mer-C continued to pursue her rap and pinup model career while doing shows in and opening acts for DJ Quik and Juvenile, just to name a few. She eventually ended up linking with Pomona Young and his daughter Ree Ree where together they created the Pomona Ladies Movement capturing the attention of RMM Percy and Snoop Dogg. Both ladies were chosen to go on the “Puff, Puff, Pass Tour 2” along with legends from the Dogg Pound, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Warren G, Too $hort and several others.

Mer-C came right off tour totally focused. She created her own clothing line for men and women titled, “No MerC Clothing” and “No MerB Kings Only.” Out of that she formed her own crew of Queens called the “No MerC Models” who were recently featured in “DBG” featuring Snoop Dogg and the “Don’t Fuck with Y’all” video which can be seen on World Star Hip-Hop.

Giving back to the community Mer-C also works with a group of young girls she calls ‘Lil Ladies Motivating Little Girls to Stick Together.’ The purpose is to teach little girls to stay little girls for as long as they can. Follow Mer-C on IG at @no_merc and @no_mercmodels for booking or questions email Im2010mercy@yahoo.com. Blessings. Until next week L’s!

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) students return to school on Monday, August 7. Monday is a regular school day. Late start and early dismissal schedules begin the second week of school.

A copy of the 2017–2018 school-year calendar is available for you to view and download at http://bernardino.ss13.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=59953&pageId=360733.

Parents who need to enroll their child should do so at their child’s home school. Call Boundaries at (909) 388-6100 or use the School Site Locator program by visiting http://apps.schoolsitelocator.com/?districtcode=43985 to determine a child’s home school.

Parents of students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) should contact the Special Education department at (909) 880-6863 with questions or concerns about school enrollment.

CAPS Expanded Learning, the SBCUSD before- and after-school program, is not in session on Monday, August 7. Before- and after-school programs begin on Tuesday, August 8.

SBCUSD is focusing on student attendance in the coming school year. Every day your child attends school is an opportunity to learn and be successful. Every day your child misses school is a lost opportunity that puts him or her behind their peers.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA- When talking about San Bernardino, its reputation often precedes it. Words like poverty and crime roll off the tongue too easily. Then came the worst massacre in the United States since 9/11 and the City of San Bernardino was once again in the news. And the news was not good.

Ray Anderson, a business coach by trade and Salvation Army advisory board member, knew the negative images of his city were indelibly etched in the minds of people around the world. Adding terrorism to the list didn’t help. He wanted to see San Bernardino celebrated, not mourned or worse, ignored.

On the eve of his 70^th birthday, the wheels started turning.

“We want to turn a negative image into something positive and uplifting,” Anderson said. “I’m committed to a personal effort to demonstrate that one person acting in faith can change the course of a family, a neighborhood and a community.

“Specifically, I want to do something to unite people behind the transformation of San Bernardino and show off the good sides of the town. I just turned 70, so how about I bike 70 kilometers through the city?”

Anderson, along with San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis and Major Dan Henderson of The Salvation Army Corps will cycle their bikes through San Bernardino in the 70:70K Ride on Saturday, October 14.

The goal is to raise $70,000 to purchase and rehab up to four houses for The Salvation Army’s “Path to Prosperity” program.  Through the program men have a safe, sober home to rent live in the while they compete their education, a job training and maintain a job while rebuilding their “spirit, family and life.”

The Path to Prosperity is open to any man who has successfully completed a substance abuse treatment program and can prove he has lived clean and sober for the last six months.

“The Path to Prosperity program is a final step to transform men with little hope into contributing members of the community,” Anderson said.

The Path to Prosperity is currently limited to 30 men for the 18-month program.  The need is so great that there is a waiting list of those hoping to join when space is available.  The addition of four new homes will enable Path to Prosperity program to serve as many as 25 men on the waiting list.

Anderson said the Path to Prosperity program has more than a decade of successfully returning 91 percent of clients, more than 323 graduates, back on the community, sober and self-sufficient.  He hopes to get as many people involved as he can to support the program, both through donations and the ride itself.

A goal of 250 cyclists, led by San Bernardino Mayor Carey Davis, will navigate through the city and pass by some of the spots that make San Bernardino unique.

The ride cruises along Historic Route 66, passes by the Little League West Regional Diamond, Cal State San Bernardino, San Manuel Casino, the International Airport, the 66ers San Manuel Stadium and ends at San Bernardino City Hall.

A Vietnam veteran, Anderson said he remembers what it was like to come home to a less-than-welcoming environment. But work was plentiful. Now, the opposite is greeting our veterans, Anderson said.

“Regardless of age, each of us can encourage and inspire others to pick up the gauntlet of change that will enable a new generation to reach for the stars with a simple act of focused giving,” Anderson said. “Specifically, I wanted to do something to unite people behind the transformation of San Bernardino.”

“The goal is to help men in trouble rebuild their lives through education or job training and return to society.  Instead of costing us $45,000 a year, recovered men can now contribute $30,000 or more to our local economy every year,” said Anderson.

People can participate in a number of ways. Everyone is invited to ride along, even if only for short segments. Riders can ask friends and family to support their effort with an on-line donation at various levels.

“You can contribute directly to the campaign at The Salvation Army,” said Anderson.

The cost to join the 70:70 Ride is $70 per rider.

“Realistically, I may never know the impact my chosen path made on the people, the city or those in the world around me,” Anderson said. “What I do know is unconditional love shown to me by family, friends and good-hearted people I’ve never met, compel me to return that love to a world desperately seeking it.”

For more information, on the 70:70 Ride call Cesar Gomez at (909) 230-292.  For information on the Path to Prosperity Program call the San Bernardino Corps headquarters at (909) 888-1336.

Men seeking help to overcome drug or alcohol addiction should call their local Adult Rehabilitation Centers at (909) 889-9605 in San Bernardino County or (951) 940-5790 in Riverside County.

WALNUT, CA- In March, you were introduced you to Gospel Sensation, Sherri Bryant, who had recently released her new single, “You Are Greater.” This song took us through Sherri’s personal journey from fear to faith as she faced the possibility of losing her home to foreclosure. After seeing how God brought her through that time in her life, Sherri began writing and singing songs directly to God thanking Him for His incredible grace.     

Now that Sherri’s album is complete, she would love for you to join her and her friends at a concert celebrating our magnificent God and the release of her new CD, ‘True Worship’. Come with us as we take some time away from our busy lives to sing songs to God that come from deep down in our hearts.   

The concert will take place Saturday, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. at City Blessing Church located at 18901 Amar Road in Walnut. Tickets are $5 at the door. 

By John Coleman

REDLANDS, CA- Carlotta Poole is a Redlander.  She is born, schooled, and lived here most of her life.  Following the death of her father, she returned to her childhood home and began to settle into typical Redlands life.  Then a fire burned the brush in the open field near the freeway interchange area and across from her home. She then raised awareness of other (hidden in full sight) ?issues and needs of the city.

She walked through the neighborhood, knocked on doors, and asked neighbors what city issues concerned them. She collected a list of issues, names, and addresses, then notified City Officials of her findings. They responded to the information by visibly dealing with a frequently identified issue and the city planned with Ms. Poole for a time and place where community members could meet with City Officials, raise questions, and share in seeking solutions.

Ms. Poole again walked through the neighborhood, knocked on doors, prepared and distributed notices of the event which was held on Tuesday, July 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Redlands Senior Center.

Lou Coleman

By Lou Coleman

That’s a darn shame! Yet you expect God to bless you! Well forget about it! Ain’t going to happen! God made it very clear in [Matthew 6:33] He said, “Seek ye FIRST the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” What part of “Seek ye FIRST the Kingdom of God” do you not understand? To seek means to have a keener sense of the spiritual.  It is to have that spiritual vision that there is more to life than the physical world. Being committed to everybody and everything but God… Slap yourself!

I want you to know that twice Haggai instructed the people, “Consider your ways.” [Haggai 1:5-7]. The word considers means to give careful thought to. It was time for the people to do some serious self-examination before the Lord. Haggai wanted the people to stop long enough in their busy schedules to evaluate their life in light of God’s Word. He wanted them to measure the consequences of their actions. Samuel urges the people of Israel to consider what great things God has done! “Yes, consider…and fear the LORD!  Consider…and serve the LORD!  Give yourself completely to Him” Samuel said. When we recognize what God has done for us through his son Jesus Christ, the only response is to give ourselves completely to him. Nothing significant ever happens in life without commitment. Your commitments determine your future. You can’t lose by being committed to God. The Bible tells us in [2 Chronicles 16:9] that God is looking for people whose hearts are fully committed to Him so that He can bless and use them. Paul put it this way, ‘Even before the world was made, God had already chosen [you] to be His through your union with Christ, so that you would be holy and without fault before him [Ephesians 1:4].

 I tell you if reflecting on God’s mercies doesn’t move you, then you are in trouble? Where would you be without God’s love and forgiveness? Where would you be without God’s presence in your life? What kind of hope would you have without him? [Psalm 37:5-6, 34-40]. God wants you to know that, “No other person must come before Him: not your children, your mate, your parents, or your best friend, not even.” Consider the greatest commandment. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, all thy mind, all thy soul, and all thy strength.” That is the greatest commandment and the second is like unto it, “Love thy neighbor as yourself and you shall live.”

I don’t know about you but I surrender my life to God because He’s given His life to me.  If God never did another thing for me, never blessed anything else in my life, never answered another prayer, never gave me another morsel of food or never said another kind word my way, I owe Him my all right now because of what He did for me on the cross. Paul writing about His own motivation in [1 Corinthians 15:10] stated, “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and I labor more abundantly than they all-yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” I commit to Christ because I’m grateful for my salvation. You know Jesus told the Ephesians that they stopped loving Him, and to fix that problem He told them to do two things: Remember the height from which they fell. And repent by doing the things they did at first. God expects unconditional surrender. Whatcha gonna do?

Remember, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.” [Proverbs 16:25].