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*El Chicano 05/18/23

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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 60, NO. 22

May 18, 202 3

IE Community News Ushers in a New Era of Ownership and Collaboration with KVCR, Preser ving Legacy and Embracing Moder nization

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Intellectually Disabled Students Left in the Dark: Planned Parenthood’s Fight for Comprehensive Sex Education Pg. 3

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PHOTOS ERICK ZAMBRANO

Denise Berver, Manny Sandoval, and Gloria Macias Harrison speaking at a IECN and KVCR press event on Friday, May 12th, at KVCR Studios. An announcement regarding the transition of ownership and a partnership with KVCR and SBVC’s Department of Film, TV, and Media is being discussed.

By Manny Sandoval

he Inland Empire Community News (IECN) marks a significant transition as Gloria Macias Harrison, former owner, and publisher, has announced the sale of the community news organization to long-standing

employees Denise Berver and Manny Sandoval.

IECN has a rich history in the Inland Empire, with the Colton Courier beginning in 1876, Rialto Record in 1910, and El Chicano in 1968. El Chicano, founded by Bill and Gloria Macias Harrison, was estab-

lished to change the negative perception of Mexican Americans and Chicanos in the area, educate the public on community issues, and provide a voice for the underserved and underrepresented. Starting as a project of the University of California, El Chicano became an indepen-

dent press in 1969 and has published a weekly newspaper every week for 54 years.

Gloria Macias Harrison said, “We wanted to change the public’s perception of Mexican Americans and Chicanos in our area; while educating the public IECN cont. on next pg.

San Bernardino City Unified School District Employee Appreciation Awards Ceremony Honors Unsung Heroes

CSUSB Students Excel at Cybersecurity Program for Security in Space Pg. 8

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PHOTO RICARDO TOMBOC

A special Golden Crystal Apple Award being issued to several employees. SBCUSD Board Members Mikki Cichocki, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Felicia Alexander, Mary Ellen Abilez Grande, and President Dr. Scott Wyatt.

By Ricardo Tomboc

n May 9th, the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) held an Employee Appreciation Awards Ceremony at the Indian Springs High School Performing Arts Center.

It was a standing room only as guests and award recipients took every seat. The

SBCUSD Board held its Board Meeting, which concluded with the employee awards ceremony. A special Golden & Crystal Apple Award was issued to several employees.

In addition, the National Board-Certified Teachers were recognized, and Dr. Amy Aguirre was awarded for her achievements.

Numerous employees were also given Service certificates for their longevity and a Certificate of Recognition from the San Bernardino 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. for their service. Among those receiving recognition was SBCUSD Police Chief Joseph Paulino for his 25 years of Service and Mr. Jamie Rios for his 30 years of service to the district.


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