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Baldwin Park Go to BaldwinParkPress.com for Baldwin Park Specific News MONDAY, JANUARY 13 - JANUARY 19, 2020
VOLUME 8, NO. 2
LA COUNTY’S CITRUS COLLEGE RECOGNIZED FOR NUMBER OF DEGREES EARNED BY MINORITY STUDENTS
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or the second consecutive year, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has ranked Citrus College first among all public two year community colleges in the United States for the number of associate degrees awarded in English language and literature/letters to minority students. A national newsmagazine dedicated to matters of access and opportunity in academia, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education recently released its annual “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” edition. Using data from the 2017-2018 academic year provided by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, the publication reports statistics regarding the awarding of associate degrees to African American, Asian American, Hispanic and Native American students. The Top 100 issue ranks the nation’s colleges and universities according to the total number of associate degrees awarded. It also offers specific rankings in more than 50 major fields of study. Citrus College was ranked 18th in the nation for the total number of
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associate degrees awarded to minority students, and it was recognized in more than 80 other categories. “It is truly an honor to be considered a national leader in awarding associ-
Orange County Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Social Security Benefits A former Social Security Administration (SSA) employee who stole more than $176,000 in Social Security benefits designated for elderly and disabled people was sentenced today to 15 months in federal prison. Rowena Isabel Lokeni, 36, of Garden Grove, was sentenced by United States District Judge John F. Walter, who also ordered her to pay $176,015 in resti-
tution to the SSA. Lokeni pleaded guilty last October to one count of wire fraud. She resigned from the SSA shortly after her arrest in this case last September. The SSA hired Lokeni in 2007, and she worked as a lead customer service representative in the administration’s field office in Fountain Valley. She was
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ate degrees to minority students. The Diverse: Issues in Higher Education rankings serve as a testament to Citrus College’s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture,” said Dr.
Geraldine M. Perri, superintendent/president of Citrus College. “Diversity is one of the college’s foundational values and student success is at the core of our institutional mission. I am proud of
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CHP CAPT. DELONG RETIRES AFTER 29 YEARS Capt. Dan DeLong, commander of the Victorville CHP station, retired last month after a 29-year career. He played an important part in a series of enforcement operations and other actions that are making local roads safer for us all. Capt. DeLong was especially helpful in operations along Highway 395. He graduated the CHP academy in March, 1991 and spent years in the Central Los Angeles, Santa Ana,
and Riverside area offices before promoting to the rank of Sergeant in August, 2004 where he was assigned to the Central Los Angeles area. As a CHP Lieutenant he served as coordinator for SANCATT, the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Taskforce. In 2017, he promoted to the rank of Captain in December, becoming the commander of the Victorville Area, where he will finish his career.
the progress our faculty and staff have made in helping students of all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds reach their academic goals.” In addition to being ranked first for the number
of associate degrees in English language and literature/letters awarded to minority students, Citrus College also ranked second for the number of associate degrees in social sciences awarded to minority students, fourth for the number of associate degrees in psychology awarded to minority students, and fifth for the number of associate degrees in multi/interdisciplinary studies awarded to minority students. While Citrus College was recognized among the top 100 associate degree producers for awarding degrees to all minority students in 19 different categories, it was also recognized for its success in serving specific minority groups. For example, the college was ranked among the top 100 associate degree producers for awarding degrees to Hispanic students in 21 categories; for awarding associate degrees to Asian American students in 16 categories; for awarding associate degrees to African American students in eight categories; and for awarding associate degrees to Native
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY MAN COMMITS MULTIPLE FELONIES On Monday, January 6, 2020, at 7:11 PM, a deputy assigned as the Thermal Station Agriculture Liaison located a green 1997 Dodge Ram being driven by Adrian Barajas, 30-years-old of Thermal, in the area of Avenue 64 and Pierce Street. The deputy attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to yield and continued onto a dirt road. The deputy located the vehicle with Barajas attempting to flee
over a fence. Subsequently, Barajas was detained. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen forklift and windmill machine equipment in the bed of the truck. Investigation revealed Barajas had stolen a forklift, removed parts, also he removed components from a windmill machine from a nearby ranch. Barajas was booked at the Indio Jail and a bail enhancement of was obtained.