EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 61, NO. 36
August 15, 2024
San Bernardino Reimagines Downtown: Two New Murals 'Dream' and 'The Breezeway' Unveiled to Celebrate Art and Community
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Muralist Arturo Orellana and David Friedman cutting the ribbon on the Realicore Real Estate commissioned “The Breezeway” mural amongst members of the community.
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San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran and Realicore Real Estate Owner David Friedman walking through The Breezeway on August 12, 2024.
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The “DREAM” mural by Adam Aguilar is a powerful piece located on the west side of FIRE Mariscos, Wings, Ribs in downtown San Bernardino.
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n a vibrant celebration of art and community, Realicore Real Estate, owned by David Friedman, hosted the unveiling and ribbon-cutting of two strik-
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The Breezeway mural, created by local artist Arturo Orellana, holds deep historical significance. "We went with a '50s Chevy theme to honor the legacy of Route 66 and its deep roots in San Bernardino. The sunSB Murals cont. on next pg.
San Bernardino Secures Historic $676,000 Grant Under Biden-Harris Administration for Bridge Rehabilitation
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ing new murals in the heart of Downtown San Bernardino on August 12. The murals, titled "Dream" and "The Breezeway," now adorn the westside wall of FIRE Mariscos, Wings, Ribs on W. Court Street and The Breezeway, located en route to Viva La Boba, respectively.
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he City of San Bernardino has been awarded over $676,000 in federal planning grants to rehabilitate 11 priority bridges, marking a significant step in addressing the city’s aging infrastructure. This funding, part of the Biden-Harris
Administration’s $2.6 million investment in California through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program, represents a historic opportunity for the underserved community. The allocation for San Bernardino is the
largest among the five California cities and counties receiving funds, underlining the critical need to restore the city’s bridges, many of which face structural deficiencies. The grant will fund the initial planning and feasibility studies required to bring these bridges up to current safety standards, ultiBridges cont. on next pg.