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EL CHICANo Weekly

Vol 61, NO. 20

April 25, 2024

G o v e r n o r N e w s o m a n d M a y o r Tr a n A n n o u n c e $ 4 . 6 M i l l i o n in Grants to Address Homelessness in San Ber nardino

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California Governor Gavin Newsom and San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran in a virtual press conference at 11:30 AM on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

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n a significant move to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis, California has allocated $192 million in encampment resolution grants across 17 communities. Governor Gavin Newsom and San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran, along with other state and local leaders, announced the funding in a virtual press conference today, April 18, 2024.

San Bernardino will receive nearly $8 million of this grant, aimed at addressing homelessness in the city.

Mayor Helen Tran expressed her gratitude for the funding, highlighting its potential impact. "As you know, the city of San Bernardino has the largest homeless population in our county. I’m thrilled that we will be receiving nearly $8 million in encampment funding to provide resources

to individuals in our city," said Mayor Tran.

She praised the dedication of local staff and Governor Newsom’s leadership, adding, "This is a testament to our government and a reflection of our shared commitment to compassion, resilience, and dignity. I look forward to building a stronger and more resilient community for all." Homeless Encampments cont. on next pg.

San Bernardino Valley College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Softball Field, First Home Game in 11 Years

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The new complex features a dirt infield surrounded by an all-weather artificial turf surface, allowing the field to be used year-round.

By Manny Sandoval

n Friday, April 19, 2024, the San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) softball team marked a historic moment with the grand opening of its brand new softball field, located at the corner of College Drive and S K Street. This significant event brought the team back to campus for the first time in over 11 years, with a state-of-the-art facility funded by Measure CC tax dollars.

The opening day was packed with excitement and community support, as stands

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Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. presenting a check to the SBVC softball team before the game.

filled with fans of both SBVC and Victor Valley College. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony where San Bernardino Community College District Chancellor Diana Z. Rodriguez emphasized that the new field was "a promise kept" to the community. "Welcome Home," she concluded, as cheers echoed from the attendees.

The celebrations were heightened by the presence of San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., an SBVC alumni and former baseball player at the college, who not only presented the softball team with a $1,000 check but also threw the first pitch to inaugurate the field officially.

The new complex, completed thanks to funds approved by voters in Measure CC in 2018, features a standard dirt infield and an all-weather artificial turf outfield, making it usable year-round. The facility is equipped with lights, a video scoreboard, batting cages, bullpens, restrooms, and ample storage for team equipment. The fully enclosed dugouts are stocked with game-day essentials, including bat and helmet racks. SBVC softball players expressed their joy and relief at having a field of their own. SBVC Softball cont. on next pg.


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