COLTON COURIER We ekly
May 18, 2023
Vol 151 , NO. 17
IE Comm un ity N ews Ush er s in N ew Era of Ow ner s hip a n d Col l ab ora tion w i th KVC R, P r e se r v i ng L e g a c y a nd E mb ra c in g Mo d e r n i z at i o n
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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.
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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 established 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 independent 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 on issues that affected the progress of our community. Today, I’m proud to have published a newspaper every week over the past 54 years that reflect our communities and their issues. I’m very proud to hand over the legacy of IECN to Denise Berver and Manny Sandoval, who grew up with the IECN, cont. next pg.
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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 expressing their appreciation.
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 certifi-
cates 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.