EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 60, NO. 23
May 25, 2023
SBPD Expands Presence and Empower s Community at "Cof fee With a Cop" Event at Studio D in Downtown San Ber nardino
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PHOTOS MANNY SANDOVAL
Studio D tenants, community members, and SBPD's LT Nicholas Oldendorf and Sgt. Anna McKenna on the morning of May 16th. Mayor Helen Tran attended in support of the police department and the community at-large.
By Manny Sandoval
he San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) successfully hosted a community engagement event, "Coffee With a Cop," on Tuesday, May 16th, at Studio D in downtown San Bernardino. The event aimed to foster pos-
itive interactions between law enforcement officers and community members while addressing quality-of-life issues and enhancing public safety.
During the event, LT Nicholas Oldendorf of the SBPD Southern district highlighted the department's expansion into downtown San Bernardino, emphasizing the increased
police presence there. "We are growing our team, with six resource officers assigned to the downtown area," stated LT Oldendorf.
He also underscored the department's commitment to addressing quality-of-life issues before they escalate into more significant problems. LT Oldendorf mentioned the allo-
cation of a railroad enforcement grant that focuses on suicide prevention and increased enforcement targeting pop-up marijuana dispensaries.
To empower citizens and businesses, LT Oldendorf recommended downloading the Go SB City app for non-emergency SBPD cont. on next pg.
Inland Empire Community News Honored at San Bernardino County Museum Association's 2023 Bucky Ball Gala
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IECN’s new Co-Owners and Publishers Denise Berver and Manny Sandoval, pictured with Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison, San Bernardino County Museum Director David Myers and San Bernardino County Museum Association Executive Director Brandon Mulder.
By Manny Sandoval
he San Bernardino County Museum Association's annual Bucky Ball Gala was held on May 13th, drawing attention to the vital work of the nonprofit organization in supporting the San Bernardino County Museum and its branch, the Victor Valley Museum.
Among the esteemed honorees was Inland Empire Community News (IECN), recognized with the prestigious Good Egg award for its outstanding contributions to the community.
Publisher Emeritus Gloria Macias Harrison spoke passionately about the origins of IECN, stating, "We started El Chicano in the 1960s as a way to combat negative ethnic stereotypes and to uplift Latino voices." Macias Harrison, a pioneer in community journalism, has played a significant role in providing a platform for underrepresented communities in the Inland Empire. Joined on stage by new co-owners and publishers Denise Berver and Manny Sandoval, Macias Harrison handed over the spotlight to share their thoughts. Sandoval
emphasized the importance of community news, remarking, "Our community is in that in-between space - we're not necessarily Los Angeles, and we're not necessarily the low desert. Therefore, major news companies only cover our region during critical incidents or fires. That is why community news organizations, like IECN, are so important." The Bucky Ball Gala is a prominent San Bernardino County Museum Association fundraising event. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, its mission is to foster appreMuseum cont. on next pg.