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Vol 144, NO. 27
Author releases book on historic Barclay Hotel
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J.M. Moore with a supporter at a launch party to celebrate the release of her book, The History of the Barclay Hotel: A collection of true short stories both epic and tragic Vol. 1. By Anthony Victoria
olton resident J.M. Moore, writer and intellectual, has released a book chronicling the unique and
Ivan Quintero takes truck load of honors from Arroyo Valley HS to soccer fields of CSUSB
dark history of a Los Angeles tragic Vol. 1, is a historic novel hotel. that gives readers substantial information about the establishment’s Moore’s book, titled The History beginnings, its early success and of the Barclay Hotel: A collection of true short stories both epic and Moore cont. on page 2
Laurel underpass now open to public
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Officials and residents gather at the Laurel underpass during a ceremony on June 10.
Last-minute improvements kept the throughway closed, despite fter nearly four years of officials celebrating its completion construction, Laurel on June 10. Street in Colton was opened for public use on Tuesday. San Bernardino Associated By Anthony Victoria
Governments (SANBAG) spokesman Tim Watkins said on Monday that the minor details would be completed by the end of Laurel cont. on page 2
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San Bernardino Political Cartooning Workshops – July to November
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he California Arts Council awarded $7,290 to Arts Connection (AC) as part of its new Artists Activating Communities program. The City of San Bernardino Fine Arts Commission also awarded a matching grant in the amount of $8100, making the programming possible. Artist/activist Michael Segura will lead the series of political cartooning workshops, to be held at The Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino. The free workshops will engage participants in discussion around local, regional and national issues, as well as teaching fundamental cartooning techniques and materials. Phil Yeh, other guest artists and civic groups will be brought in for additional presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to publish work through the Inland Empire Community Newspapers, a special election issue of Uncle Jam magazine and the AC website. Artists Activating Communities is a new pilot grant program that supports sustained artistic residencies in community settings, demonstrating the arts to be a central component of civic life, and artists to be vital in shaping society. The projects are artistdriven, engage community members as active participants, and activate participants to develop and express their own creativity. First Session Begins, July 11 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Garcia Center for the Arts, located at 536 W. 11th Street in San Bernardino. For more information, contact Danielle Giudici Wallis at (909) 537-5809