Volume 40 No. 4 | Thursday, April 9, 2026
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- WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPERSAN BERNARDINO, CA - The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) today welcomes the return of Chief John Guttierez as School Police Chief, marking a full-circle moment in his illustrious career. A dedicated advocate for children and a respected law enforcement leader, Chief Guttierez returned to SBCUSD on March 18, bring ing more than 30 years of experi- ence and a commitment to student safety, well-being and community partnership.
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- THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026National Black Grads proudly hosted its 2026 Scholarship Cel- ebration on Saturday at San Ber- nardino Valley College, drawing a standing-room-only crowd in sup- port of local student achievement. The event brought together a dis- tinguished group of community leaders, educators, and supporters from across San Bernardino and Riverside counties to honor the accomplishments of 41 African American students representing communities throughout the In- land Empire. Among those in attendance were Dr. Gwen Rogers of the San Ber- nardino County Board of Educa- tion and Dwaine Radden Sr., Ex- ecutive Director of PAL Charter Academy, along with many other notable community figures. At tendees gathered to celebrate aca- demic excellence, resilience, and the bright futures of these gradu- ating seniors.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
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- LUE Productions Presents the First-Ever
- West-Coast R&B Cypher
A Night of Soulful Vibes, Live Performances, and Artist Recognition
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SAN BERNARDINO, CA-LUE Produc- tions proudly announces its inaugural West- Coast R&B Cypher, an electrifying evening dedicated to celebrating the essence of R&B music and the artists who keep the culture
In San Bernardino County, Black babies are almost three times more likely to die before their first birthday than white babies. From 2018 to 2023, the number of babies born too early went up by more than 10%. Black mothers also have a higher chance of feeling sad or depressed during pregnancy, which can affect both mom and baby.
JaLise •De La Cruz alive. Taking place on Saturday, April 18th from 7:00 PM to Midnight, this highly antici- pated event will bring together a dynamic line- up of vocalists, performers, and creatives for an unforgettable night of live entertainment.
Rallying Around Sisters
Perinatal Equity in San Bernardino County
But there is hope-and people are taking action. That's where FIMR, the Fetal Infant Mortality Review, comes in.
FIMR is a local group of doctors, nurses, community leaders, and neighbors. They work together to learn why some babies die and how to stop it from happening. They look at real cases (mom's and baby's information is kept private) and share ideas to help make care better for families.
Jahara Dante
Designed for true lovers of the R&B vibe, the West-Coast R&B Cypher will showcase powerful live singing through three uniquely See "LUE Productions..." page 8
Together, we can build healthy beginnings for Black families.
For more information, visit dph.sbcounty.gov/mcah or email [email protected].
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