EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 61, NO. 25
May 30, 2024
San Bernardino Celebrates Community Revival with Three Dodgers Dreamfields, Emphasizing Critical Importance of Parks for Youth
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A group of four SBHS friends receiving five pairs of socks from Shoes That Fit, after garnering their new pair of athletic shoes.
By Manny Sandoval
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n a heartfelt and significant gesture of generosity, an anonymous donor, who is an alumnus of San Bernardino High School, donated a six-figure worth of brand new athletic shoes to the entire student body of 1,700 students on May 23rd. This remarkable act, facilitated by the nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit, aims to
San Bernardino Valley College Celebrates 97th Graduating Class at San Manuel Stadium
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SBHS student Tristen, who says he’s thrilled to be receiving a new pair of athletic shoes as one of his two current pairs no longer fits.
address a critical need often overlooked in low-income communities. The donation included high-quality athletic shoes from brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Fila, ensuring that every student at San Bernardino High School now has access to proper footwear. Additionally, each student received five pairs of socks, further enhancing their comfort and readiness for school
activities. "San Bernardino High School wants to express its deepest gratitude for this incredibly generous donation made by one of our alumni," said Principal Anna Sosa. "It is heartwarming to know that there are organizations like Shoes That Fit who are dediSBHS Shoes cont. on next pg.
San Bernardino Fires City Manager Charles Montoya After Eight Months Amid Controversies and Funds Mismanagement Allegations
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Charles Montoya is fired as city manager of San Bernardino; this marks his fourth termination from a city as city manager.
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n a decisive move, the City of San Bernardino has terminated City Manager Charles Montoya after just eight months on the job, appointing Deputy City Manager Rochelle Clayton as the acting city manager. The city council
announced the decision on May 22, following a closed session vote that resulted in a 5-3 decision to end Montoya's $325,000 per year employment. Montoya's tenure was marked by controversy and dissatisfaction within the community. On May 15, Finance Director
Barbara Whitehorn was abruptly fired by Montoya. That evening, Whitehorn spoke before the City Council as a whistleblower, highlighting severe financial mismanagement concerning the City Hall renovation. She revealed that the renovation costs had ballooned from an estimated $80 million to City Manager cont. on next pg.