Volume 40 No. 4 | Thursday, April 9, 2026
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- THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 20262 WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER
- 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.
- WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPERYour Envelope Must Be Stamped- Not Just Mailed How to Address an Envelope Correctly
- THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 20268 WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER
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Your Envelope Must Be Stamped- Not Just Mailed
- How to Address an Envelope Correctly
- Your Name
- Your Address
- Recipient Name
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Many voters and taxpayers don't realize there's a critical dif- ference between dropping an envelope in a mailbox and having it officially postmarked by the post office and that difference could cost you.
According to the Registrar of Voters and the IRS, it's not enough to simply place your envelope in the mail. Your envelope must receive an official postal stamp no later than the relevant dead- line: Election Day for mail-in ballots, and April 15 for tax re- turns. Envelopes dropped in a mailbox may not be processed or postmarked on the same day they're deposited, which could cause your submission to be considered late.
To ensure your ballot or tax return is accepted, take your enve- lope inside your local post office and have it hand-stamped by a clerk. Better yet, don't wait until the deadline-visit the post of- fice a few days early to avoid long lines and give yourself peace of mind.
When in doubt, go in person and get the stamp.
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- Letter to the Editor:
Our Vote Is Not a Blank Check--What Black Women Are Really Saying About the Governor's Race
By Kellie Todd Griffin | Special to California Black Media
That pattern is why the data that was just released from the 2026 California Voter Index Baseline Survey stops me cold. It confirms what Black women in California have been saying for years: we are watching, we are engaged, and we are not yet sold.
Here's what the numbers show: roughly one-third of Black women remain undecided, making it one of the largest response categories about who they'll support in the June 2026 gubernatorial primary. It is a number that should shake every campaign headquarters in this state.
Do not mistake it for apathy.
Let's be clear: Black women are planning to vote. In this survey, 80.4% say they will definitely cast a ballot in June, and when you include likely voters, the num- ber climbs to roughly 91%. We are showing up. The question is whether candidates have given us a compelling reason to show up for them.
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