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Less trains will run in San Bernardino Metrolink line by Vickie VĂŠrtiz
al Rail Authority confirmed the changes with local papers. Starting October first, two trains that run mid-day and two late-night trains will stop running from the most widely used service of the commuter rail. The San Bernardino Sun reported that the following trains will be affected: Mid-day Train 310, that leaves Union Station at 12:20 p.m. arriving in San Bernardino at 1:50 p.m., and Train 327,
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which leaves from San Bernardino at 2 p.m. and arrives at Union Station at 3:35 p.m. The late-night train that will be cut is Train 338, which leaves Union Station at 11 p.m. arriving in San Bernardino at 12:30 a.m., and Train 339, which leaves San Bernardino at 9:05 p.m. and arrives at Union Station at 10:40 p.m. Given the scheduled Please see page 2
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson applauds FCC vote to expand Internet access for schools and libraries State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson applauded a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today that marks a major step toward preparing students for the global economy by expanding Internet access for schools and libraries. The FCC voted today to
modernize the E-rate program and boost support for wireless connectivity for schools and libraries. This action is designed to expand wireless access, make E-rate dollars go further, and deliver faster, simpler, and more efficient applications and other processes. Known formally as the federal Schools and Libraries Program, E-rate
Measure N funds improve security at San Bernardino City Unified Schools Thanks to the generosity of San Bernardino and Highland voters who passed Measure N in 2012, the San Bernardino City Unified School District has increased security across its schools and is preparing to make significant renovations at several campuses. The $250-million bond has funded a state-of-the-art security and alarm system at District schools that has already led to a decrease in theft. In addition, the District’s Police Department has eight new patrol cars and will soon begin using a new radio system that allows officers to communicate easier and without interruption. The radio system also makes it possible for District Police to communicate seamlessly with other law enforcement agencies in the region. Additionally, the bond has funded the construction of a new Community Day School at the former Center for Individual Development. The school is slated to open during the 20142015 school year. Measure N funds will also finance upgrades to Indian Springs High School. Other improvements are taking place across the District, such as the installation of new intercom systems at schools that previously did not have them and computer server upgrades that will make technology more accessible to students.
Metrolink train at the San Bernardino station -Photo by Jennifer Schlueter
The ride to Union Station from San Bernardino on the Metrolink takes anywhere between an hour and a half to two hours on a bad day, but it is a smooth ride with comfortable seats where riders can read, listen to music, work, or relax. While delays do occur and cause snags in the schedule, bigger cuts to service are on the way. Jeff Lustgarten, chief spokesperson for Metrolink and the Southern California Region-
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