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- WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPERThe vibrant sounds of steel drums, infectious island rhythms, and soaring orchestral melodies filled the concert hall Sunday af- ternoon as the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYO- LA) concluded its season with an unforgettable performance cele- brating the spirit of the Caribbean. The 18th Annual Season Finale Concert, aptly themed "Caribbe- an," welcomed hundreds of fam- ily members, educators, commu- nity leaders, alumni, donors, and music enthusiasts who gathered to celebrate the remarkable accom- plishments of ICYOLA's young musicians. Long before the first note was played, the venue buzzed with excitement as proud parents took photos, students greeted one another backstage, and audience members eagerly anticipated an- other memorable performance from one of Southern California's premier youth orchestras. When the orchestra took the stage at 3:00 p.m., the audience erupted into applause. Dressed profession- ally and performing with poise well beyond their years, the young
- THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestras Announce 2026-2027 Season Auditions
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- WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPERContinued from page 3 S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State SB side CSUSB's dedicated and tal- ented faculty and staff- a univer- sity that serves the communities that have shaped me and honors the values that have guided my career."
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BBOP Center Invests in AI Innovation as Organization Surpasses 250 Entrepreneurs Served and 215 Jobs Created Former San Bernardino County case manager Kalilah Hudson receives nearly $10,000 after earning first place in BBOP Pitch Competition
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SAN BERNARDINO, CA-As artificial in- telligence raises growing concerns about job displacement, Time for Change Foundation's Black and Brown Opportunities for Profit BBO Center (BBOP) is investing in Inland Empire entrepreneurs and AI leaders as a strategy to create jobs and expand economic opportunity.
That commitment was on display during the BBOP Center's June Pitch Competition, where Kalilah Hudson, founder of Clidelity, won first place and received nearly $10,000 in cash and in-kind business support. Hudson's Al-powered sales platform, Clidelity, helps women entrepreneurs, coaches and consul- tants prepare for sales calls and turn potential clients into paying customers. She emerged as the top entrepreneur among several finalists after pitching before a panel of five judges and an audience of more than 50 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community supporters.
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Native Racing Backs Formula 4 Driver Truly Adams' International Racing Career With $50,000 Sponsorship
RIVERSIDE, CA-Native Rac- ing, a Native American-owned, family-operated motorsports team and driver development program, has announced a $50,000 spon- sorship of 15-year-old Formula 4 driver Truly "The Truth" Adams. The sponsorship will help fund Adams' planned races in France later this year as he continues ad- vancing his international open- wheel racing career.
The two-time World Karting Champion from Riverside, Cali- fornia, will return to France with growing momentum after mak- ing history there in 2025 as the first American in the six-year his- tory of the FEED Racing Volant F4 program to reach the finals and earn a podium finish at Cir- cuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Ad- ams continued that momentum in 2026, opening his Ligier Junior Formula Championship campaign with three podium finishes at NOLA Motorsports Park, includ- ing two second-place finishes, as he transitioned from karting to formula racing.
Founded by Team Principal Lar- ry Hernandez Jr., a tribal citizen of the San Manuel Band of Mis- sion Indians, Native Racing has grown from a four-member fam- ily team to a driver development program supporting nearly 15 rac- ers, ranging from 5-year-old kid kart competitors to adults. The organization combines competi- tive motorsports with mentorship, hands-on training, and driver de- velopment opportunities for Na- tive and non-Native drivers.
"Truly is family to us, and we have seen the dedication he brings to racing," said Hernandez. "Through Native Racing, we want young people to know that if they have a dream, they should fol- low it and chase it the sky is the limit. Truly is living proof of what hard work can make possible. We are proud of what he has accom- plished and look forward to work- ing together for years to come as his career continues to grow."
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