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Septem ber 28, 20 23
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Colton Nighthawks Carl Rimbaugh All Stars, Colton Pony Youth Soccer, and Colton Tee Ball Ken Hubbs Little League being honored by Supervisor Joe baca, Jr. and Councilmember John Echevarria at the City’s Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting on September 20th, 2023.
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n a grand event held on September 20th, 2023 at the Colton City Hall, the city's Recreation and Parks Commission spotlighted the accomplishments of local youth sports teams that have elevated the community's spirit and reputation.
The teams that were recognized include:
Nighthawks Carl Rimbaugh All Stars Pony Youth Soccer Tee Ball Ken Hubbs Little League
Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. and Councilman John Echevarria presented each team with a certificate of recognition, acknowledging
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The council chambers were abuzz with excitement as over 100 proud parents and families filled the room. The atmosphere was electric, with attendees eagerly awaiting the moment their child would step onto Sports cont. next pg.
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in our care. It's a step forward, ensuring countless animals find the care they deserve in a modernized setting. As families look to adopt, they'll find their perfect match here. I want to express my deep gratitude to Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes, the Board of Supervisors and our dedicated county staff for their unwavering commitment and hard work."
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their hard work, dedication, and contribution to Colton's sports legacy.
San Bernardino County currently offers animal care services at the Devore and Big Bear animal shelters. Since the beginning of this year, over 4,200 dogs and cats were taken into the Devore Animal Shelter.
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From L to R: Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes, Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County CEO Luther Snoke, and San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Director Joshua Dugas.
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an Bernardino County leaders on Wednesday unveiled a "coming soon" sign for a new state-of-the-art Animal Care Center in Bloomington.
The 61,000-square-foot shelter and care facility will offer top-level onsite veterinary care, dedicated dog and cat enrichment areas, and spacious kennels for pets as they
await their forever homes.
“This is a huge win for the County of San Bernardino,” said County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., whose Fifth District includes Bloomington. “We're excited to bring this countywide service to the Bloomington community, addressing a need we've recognized for some time now. The new Animal Care Center is our pledge to a safer and more loving environment for every animal
“We have outgrown our Devore shelter and we are in desperate need of more space,” said San Bernardino County Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke. “With the new facility, we are going to double our capacity.”
The project cost estimate is $45 million, which includes the demolition of existing obsolete facilities and construction of the new building. Completion is expected in spring 2026.
“Our new Animal Care Center will not only offer the opportunity to provide services to our animals and residents, but it will also offer the opportunity to strengthen Animal Care cont. next pg.