WSSNews 6-19-25
WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER
Monitoring Unrest:
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025
Our Role in Protecting San Bernardino County
ESTED monitoring protests oc- curring in Los Angeles County related to ICE Enforcement Operations. As the demonstrations continued, some escalat- ed into unlawful assem- blies involving vandal- ism, arson, and assaults on federal law enforce- ment officers.
Throughout this period, the SBCSD department remained in close com- munication with allied law enforcement partners to coordinate potential mutual aid. We also used our digital platforms to inform the public about our role: to ensure the safety and security of San
Bernardino County com- munities.
To safeguard San Ber- nardino County residents, SBCSD increased pa- trol presence and main- tained a heightened state of readiness to respond to any critical incidents within their jurisdiction or in support of partner agencies. Multiple pro- tests also occurred across San Bernardino County this past week. All were monitored closely, and no major incidents were reported.
SBCSD thanks their community for their con- tinued support and en- courage residents to re-
NOT main alert and engaged. If you see something suspicious or concern- ing, report it immediately by calling 911 or anony- https://www.instagram. mously through We-Tip com/sanbernardinocounhttps://x.com/sbcountysheriff https://www.facebook. com/sbcountysheriff at 1-800-78-CRIME.
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Black Leaders Are Standing with Immigrant Communities
-- Even If Media Coverage Doesn't Show It
By Joe W. Bowers Jr. California Black Media
Last week, when Pres. Donald Trump sent fed- eral troops into Los An- geles and escalated ICE raids across Southern California, Assembly- member Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood) didn't stay silent. As chair of the Los Angeles County Legislative Delegation, she led more than 30 law- makers in a Capitol press conference denouncing what she called "uncon- stitutional actions.
"Mr. President, stop provoking fear and vio- lence in L.A. County," McKinnor said. "We are not your political punch- ing bag. We are a strong
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