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Vol 16, NO. 50

F i r s t M a n o f t h e Ye a r e v e n t h o s t e d a t S a n B e r n a r d i n o Va l l e y C o l l e g e THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner Pg. 3

CHC back in session Pg. 7

Man of the Year finalists proudly pose with Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes. By Manny B. Sandoval

on Friday, August 24.

ssemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes hosted the Inland Empire's first ever Man of the Year ceremony

Exemplary men who have gone above and beyond in their communities were recognized with a certificate in front of a packed

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crowd inside KVCR Studios at San Bernardino Valley College. “Friday night we honored 25 finalists in the 47th Assembly District who exemplify excep-

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tional service to their community,” said Assemblymember Reyes. “It is an honor to recognize these successful and altruisMan of Year, cont. on next pg.

Esperanza Project making big waves in the Inland Empire By Manny B. Sandoval

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LLU seeking par ticipants for avocado study Pg. 8

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The Esperanza Project supports the awareness of mental health and wellness for the underserved communities. Pictured from left are member volunteers Yesenia Rodriguez and daughter Julie, Victor Salazar, Nadifa Warren, Deseri Bedolla, Connie Rosales, Jackie GuzmanGonzalez, Rosendo Gonzalez, Maria Reyes Perumean, and Derek Perumean.

hrough a meeting with Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health Inc. (RSBCIHI), the Esperanza Project was offered office space to hold its meetings and wellness group sessions. The Esperanza Project supports the awareness of mental health and wellness for the underserved communities. Office space for the organization is extraordinary news and will make for even greater success, for the community and the organization, which became a non-profit in June 2018. “RSBCIHI has offered an opportunity through a grant to help Esperanza Project grow and continue its mission. This has bridged two identities into one to meet the same passion: to promote mental health and wellness. The Esperanza Project has gladly accepted the offer and are anxiously ready to start serving the community thanks to RSBCIHI,” said Connie Rosales, founder of the Esperanza Project. The organization will feature Experanza, cont. on pg. 2


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