COLTON COURIER We ekly
March 1 6, 2023
Vol 151 , NO. 10
The Car l Rimbaugh Gir ls Softball Opening Ceremonies proves Colton is the city to stay in and play in
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Colton's Carl Rimbaugh Girls Softball opened its bleachers and field for the new season on March 4th, with an exciting opening ceremony. the event was attended by local officials, including Mayor Frank Navarro, Councilmembers Dr. Luis Gonzalez, David torro, Councilmember John Echevarria, and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr.
By Manny Sandoval
olton's Carl Rimbaugh Girls Softball opened its bleachers and field for the new season on March 4th, with an exciting opening ceremony. The event was attended by local officials, including Mayor
Frank Navarro, Councilmembers Dr. Luis Gonzalez, David Torro, Councilmember John Echevarria, and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr.
Councilmember John Echevarria expressed his excitement about meeting the
female athletes and the local families who support them. He also wished them a successful season and proudly declared, "Colton, the city to stay in and play in!!"
The event was filled with music, food vendors, and hundreds of dollars in raffle prizes. Hamburgers and hotdogs were
served by the vendors, while the softball players enjoyed meeting their fans and gearing up for the new season.
Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. took the opportunity to thank the Carl Rimbaugh board members for their efforts in bringing the Sports, cont. next pg.
Time For Change Foundation's entrepr eneurial BBOP Center b r i n g s S i l i c o n Va l l e y l e v e l t e c h a n d i n n o v a t i o n t o I E w o m e n
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ime For Change Foundation is proud to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit (BBOP) Center on March 15th, 2023.
This revolutionary center is the first of its kind, providing an economic hub for lowincome, disenfranchised women to access the resources, support, and information they need to become successful entrepreneurs.
Founder Kim Carter, who was formerly incarcerated after falling victim to addiction, is the driving force behind this project, along
with Time for Change Foundation Executive Director Vanessa Perez.
After cycling in and out of prison, Carter realized just how little the system does to rehabilitate and support those who are trying to get back on their feet, especially women. Now, she is using her experience to create a place where black and brown women can thrive and build generational wealth for their families.
The BBOP Center is located at 599 N. Arrowhead Ave. in San Bernardino, offers 14 offices, a cafeteria, shared workspaces, and a childcare center, and is open 16 hours a day to accommodate those BBOP cont. next pg.
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BBop Center’s Director of operations Kima Russell, time For Change Foundation Executive Director Vanessa perez, and Founder Kim Carter meeting in the BBop Center’s state-of-the-art conference room on March 7th, 2023.