WSSNews VOl.39 No.32

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025

SBCUSD And Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. Announce, "Field of Dreams" Project at Curtis Middle School

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SAN BERNARDINO, CA―The San Ber- nardino City Unified School District (SB- CUSD) and Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. unveiled the Field of Dreams project before more than 600 students at Curtis Mid- dle School on Oct. 16, a transformative plan to renovate and expand a baseball field for chil- dren and families.

The announcement drew cheers from students and staff gathered in the school's multipurpose room as Supervisor Baca Jr. shared his vision

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for improving recreational opportunities in San Bernardino. As a gesture of encourage- ment and community pride, every Curtis stu- dent received a custom Field of Dreams T-shirt from Supervisor Baca Jr. to commemorate the day. And in baseball tradition, Cracker Jack boxes were available as "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" played, while hundreds of students cheered.

"As a former State Assemblymember, I had the honor of authoring AB 1497, which made it possible for this land to become part of Curtis Middle School," said Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. "Today, as County Supervisor, I'm proud to see that vision come full circle. The Field of Dreams project is about more than new fields it's about giving our youth a place to grow, play, and dream big. When we invest in our schools, we invest in the next generation of leaders right here in San Bernardino." To continue, visit www.wssnews.com.

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CTA Supports Proposition 50 to Safeguard Public Education and services, further erod- ing civil rights," says CTA President David Goldberg. "From freezing education funds to dismantling vital agencies and programs, various at- tacks jeopardize our students, families, and immigrant and LGBTQIA+ com- munities. We must defend our rights and resources."

Assuming Prop 50 passes, California will pick up five ad- ditional Democratic seats in Congress.

Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson emphasized the im- portance of this mea- sure in upholding Black representation and protecting voting rights. "This measure amplifies our voices and keeps federal and state powers account- able," he stressed. CTA Secretary-Trea- surer Erika Jones em- phasized the union's commitment: "Many

Republican represen- tatives have refused

Democratic Processes to meet with local teachers or have sup- ported cuts to schools and healthcare. We stand united in oppo- sition to these attacks on our communities and democracy."

"Donald Trump and Texas Republicans are making an un- precedented power grab to steal Con- gressional seats and rig the next election to hold onto power," says Governor New- som." Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, protects independent redistricting, and gives power to the people by letting vot- ers decide, not politi- cians."

Proposition 50 will authorize the tempo- rary use of new con- gressional district maps beginning in 2026 and ending in 2030, after which the independent Citizens Redistricting Com mission will resume districting responsi- bilities. For additional information and resources on Prop 50, visit: https://stopelec- tionrigging.com. About The California Teachers Association The California Teachers Associa- tion (CTA) is a labor union and 501(c)(5) nonprofit organiza- tion and the Califor- nia affiliate of the National Education Association. The organization founded in 1863. Ac- cording to its website, the California Teachers Association has "a long and vibrant legacy of fighting for equity, lifting up the voices of those often unheard, winning re- sources for schools and students, and ad- vocating for the craft of education."[1]

The California Teachers Association has a political action committee called the California Teachers Association Issues PAC, which makes contributions to ballot measure campaigns.

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