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TheH Inlandispanic Empire's only Hispanic-owned EnglishNi lar ewspaper San Bernardino ♦ Riverside ♦ Colton ♦ Rialto ♦ Fontana ♦ iey Ontario ♦ Corona ♦ Bloomington ♦ Rancho Cucamonga ♦ Hig JIands NEW MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA INLAND EMPIRE CELEBRATES 4^” OF JULY ELATES LATINOS Cities in the iniand Empire caught the spirit of patriotism in sup­ port of our Armed Forces and pianned 4*'' of Juiy parades, includ­ ing the City of San Bernardino. The following pictorial reviewed on page 4 reflects the diverse units and exhibits in the parade.

Antonio Villaraigosa, center, taking the oath of office for Mayor of the City of Los Angeies, with his wife, Gorina, left, holding the family bible, and Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the U.S. 9'*' Circuit Court of Appeals, administering the oath. Photo San Bernardino Mayor Judith Valles, above, leads the A*' of July Parade, followed by courtesy of Assemblyman Joe Baca Jr. elected officials, military units, city organizations, cultural groups, education officials, Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Joe Baca Jr. businesses, mariachi groups, marching units and charro groups. Photo by lEHN. In a televised coverage on July P* “What a beautiful country. I am in an interfaith ceremony at Our Lady proof that the United States is a coim- OF PRESIDENTS AND OIL of the Angeles Cathedral attended by try of opportunity and liberty. In what By Frank V. Martinez over 1,000 national, state and local coimtry of the world could I be in front ENOUGH! political figures and friends and sup­ of you as a mayor of a great city,” he This is the statue of former Presi­ porters, the ecumenical service was a said. dent, Lazaro Cardenas in Mexicali. He prelude to the swearing in of the first “I am asking you to join me in is memorable in the modem history Latino mayor of Los Angeles since dreaming for our city to achieve high of the U.S.A. and Mexico, for differ­ Cristobal Aguilar was mayor in 1872. goals, even if it means achieving them ent reasons. Most Norte Americanos The service included readings by the seem elusive,” he said. say he was a leftist who took away various religious representatives in­ Villaraigosa stated during the cam­ the oil properties of our U.S.A. com­ cluding Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, paign that improving the quality of life panies, like Standard and Shell Oil in Muslim, and Sikh and Hindu leaders. for the population meant that trans­ Mexico. To Mexicanos, he was one Leaving the religious services, portation, traffic congestion, hiring of of the greatest, not only as a Presi­ Villaraigosa, 52, lead a procession of more police officers to combat crime, dent but as a world-class leader. To thousands to the Los Angeles City gangs, the homeless, improving the many Norte Americanos having prop­ Hall steps where he took the oath of We were driving North, leaving environment and economy, and other erty in Mexico, this serves as a mis­ office with his wife, Corina, holding Mexico through Mexicali, passing critical endeavors that were a high taken reminder than their properties a family bible and administered by some of the new faces of Mexico, priority on his agenda. One of his could also be “taken away” sum­ Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the U.S. mostly thanks to NAFTA; there was future goals is to change legislation marily. 9* Circuit Court of Appeals. Costco, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, to be able to appoint members to the Mexicanos love him because he In a colorful and very festive at­ Burger-King, Smart & Final, etc., Los Angeles School Board, a highly stood up for his Country, even against mosphere, Villaraigosa spoke in En­ when we approached the glorieta and controversial political aim. yesterday and today’s giants - Great glish and Spanish, about the wonders there it was: the bronze statue’s arms “I am a proud progressive,” he Britain, the Soviet Union and the of this covmtry that gave a son of an are stretched downward, the palms are said. “But its time for us who call United States of America. He defied immigrant from Mexico an opportu­ open and the fingers spread out, point­ ourselves progressive must do more the great powers and made them back nity to lead the nation’s second-larg­ ing to the oversized male and female than just defend existing government off. est city. figures sitting be below him, like Continue on page 2 maybe gesturing to say, “Ya, Bastal”, Continue on page 2 2 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 13, 2005

NEW MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA OF PRESIDENTS AND OIL By Frank V. Martinez Continued from page 1 ELATES LATINOS Continued from page 1

At 17. Cardenas, the young thought their properties were worth. ^ ?'' 1 Tarascan Indian fought in the Mexi­ The oil companies started talking in can Rc\ olutioh! He emerged from the the hundreds of millions, "the dumb mortal stonn as a General and became Indian ’ produced sworn declarations a dominant figure in the PRl Pait> that of value made by the companies to go\ erned Mexico and until President Mexican Tax Assessors. Fox took office in 2000., Either the CEO's of the great oil When Leon Trotsky fled the So- companies were guilty of perjury or % iet Union to escape Joseph Stalin's these were true statements of worth. w rath. Cardenas gave the exile sanc- Since something is better than noth­ tuaiy and brushed off the threats of ing, the great oil companies settled the conununist dictator. for those ridiculously low, false fig­ In 1937. after mam diplomatic ef­ ures. Way before Mexico declared forts and failed negotiations, Cardenas war against Japan and entered the seized all the properties of the largest war, helping the US A with material Newly sworn in Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villarairosa, second from left, with Con­ international oil companies. Their resource and manpower, the Bracero gressman Joe Baca, right. Assemblyman Joe Baca Jr, and Mrs. Joe Baca Jr. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman Joe Baca Jr. screams w ere heard around the world. Program, and fighting troops, e g., the Cardenas said to the world, ''let us see famous 201 Flying Squadron, the full programs \Vc need to be passionate came a union acti\ ist. He won a seat if democracy-loving U.S. and Britain debt was paid off. adx oeates for change. ” in the state assembh in 1984 and will respect Mexican sovereignty Respect for sovereignty, when the \’illaraigosa and his two sisters speaker from 1998 to 2000. He lost now.'' The Ro>al Dutch Petroleum USA was building its defenses were raised b> a single mother in the his first bid to become ma> or in 2001. Company tried to influence Great against a possible Japanese attack up Los Angeles' Cit> Terrace area. He In 2003. he w on a seat in the cit>- coun­ Britain to break diplomatic relation­ the Gulf of California, it negotiated was frequenth into scrapes and at­ cil before his successful bid for the ship with Mexico. Antied American with Mexico to build a radar station tended different schools due to his mayor's office. invasion had last occurred in 1914 in at Punta Estrella, Just south of, San beha\ ior. While attending Rooset elt \'illaraigosa's success has been a Vera Cruz, now there was talk of Felipe, Cardenas insisted that the ra­ High School, his school counselor. catah st for further encouragement for American and British intervention and dar station have Mexican operators. Herman Katz encouraged him to Latinos to participate in the political Mexico braced for the worst. Nobody stands up to the oil inter­ change his life around and go to col­ process and others to seek political Cardenas promised the oil compa­ ests nowadays but Lazaro Cardenas lege. and he paid for his S.\T test. office in the Southw est and other ar­ nies that the Country would pay them stood up and faced the all-mighty in Villaraigosa has publich thanked eas that ha\ e experienced Latino off in ten >ears. Mexican people re­ their youthful prime. Too bad no one Katz for taking an interest in him and population growth. sponded; campesinos brought and of- says - Ya Basta in the USA to our oil ■.... helned lum redirect his life (Katz and ^feedvliyestock’ women sold off their barons today. Ins w ife Be\ erh were reser\ ed chairs marks. Villaraigosa stated, ”lt ma>' be jewelr}' and broke their piggy banks Frank Martinez, B.S., M.A., is for the oath of office ceremony). a short w a> from Cit\ Terrace to cit}’ to raise the compensation promised to former director of the Inland Man­ He attended L'CL.A. and later be- hall, but fellow Angelenos, we all the oil companies. Cardenas agreed to power Association and was active in know what a \ ast distance it truh’ is.'' pa\- exactly w'hat the oil companies employment and training programs in the County of San Bernardino. Frank and his wife, Maureen Hispanic News YOUR CHILD: AT RISK FOR Martinez, who was director of em­ READING DIFFICULTIES? ployment and training in the County of Riverside, are retired and reside The Inland Empire Hispanic As \ ou read this, > ou ma\- care to at least 15 months old and do not in Campo Cielito Undo, Baja Cali­ News is owned and operated reflect on what an extraordinarv’ skill speak in phrases until they are two fornia. by the Hispanic Communica­ you are using. Unlike learning to years old. tion and Development Cor­ speak, w hich happens naturally, learn­ ■ Difficulty with pronunciation poration. ing to read must be acquired. For one that persists past five or six years in five children in America, it is a frus­ of age. Mispronunciation problems to distinguish between two words with Publlsher/Edltor Graciano Gomez are especially noticeably when chil­ Office Manager Trini Gomez trating and persistent problem. similar sounds (e g., “volcano” and Deslgn/Layout Charla Paszkiewicz ■'Often the problem is a weakness dren try to pronounce new or long “tornado”) may also cause them to Accounts Analyst Stella Salazar in the phonological system of the words. Other examples of mispronun­ retrieve the wrong word. Bulk Mall Distribution Ray Abril brain, which hinders the ability to ciations include omitting the first ■ Difficulty learning the names Distribution Art Ramos idcntif\ sounds within words or to sound (e g., “pacific” for specific” or and sounds of the alphabet. Writers Pauline Jaramlllo detect rh\mcs and even learn the al­ inverting the sounds within words 2. Look Into Your Family History. Esperanza Allende Angela Vasquez phabet.'' sa> s Dr Andrea Pastorok of (e g., aminal” for animal”) Struggling readers run in families. Kumon Math & Reading Centers. ■ Insensitivity to rhyme. Although When a child is diagnosed as a strug­ The Inland Empire Hispanic How can parents know if pre-reading most three and four year olds love News is published every two gling reader, it is common to find that weeks and distributed in San Ber- skills are developing properly rhyming games, some children are a parent or sibling is one also. nardino, Riverside, Colton, Dr. Pastorok recommends that par­ unaware that words can be broken into Interpreting these early clues is im­ Rialto, Fontana, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Corona, Bloomingtom, ents: smaller units of sound and also can­ portant because early intervention is Rancho Cucamonga, Highland & 1. Listen to your Child Speak. If not detect that certain words rhyme. the best way to prevent and treat read­ Redlands. You may subscribe or certain sounds are ‘ fuzzy" to your This is worrisome if they have reached advertise by contacting the of­ ing problems. fice. child, he or she may experience some kindergarten age Dr. Pastorok is an educational spe­ ■ Imprecise language. Children Telephone (909) 381-6259 of the following problems that could cialist with Kumon Math and Read­ Fax (909)384-0419 indicate future reading difficulty: who arc insensitive to the sound struc­ ing Centers. She has a doctorate in Email [email protected] ■ Delayed speech. Most children ture of language may have difficulty educational psychology, a master’s Office: speak their first words by the time they retrieving words they know and resort degree in counseling psychology and 1558-D North Waterman are 14 months old, but some do not to using vague words such as “thing” more than 30 years experience work­ San Bernardino, CA 92404 speak their first words until they are and”stuff’ to cover up. An inability ing with children.. 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NEW WEBSITE TOOLS MAKE IT EASIER TO TREASURER ANGELIDES URGES BUILD CHILD CARE CENTERS CALIFORNIANS TO REWARD GRADUATION RIVERSIDE—A new Web site— links to information on planning and BY SETTING MONEY ASIDE FOR COLLEGE bccriverside.otg—provides tools and development from Building Child ScholarShare Accounts can be Opened Online, resources to build and expand child Care in California Take Advantage of Tax Benefits to Save for College care centers in Riverside County. In­ www.buildingchildcare.org/ccc.htm: formation on the site helps develop­ maps of school districts, zip code ar­ SACRAMENTO, CA - State Trea­ accoimts and more than $1.4 billion in ers and others interested in building eas and more through http:// surer Phil Angelides, Chair of the assets. The program offers five invest­ or expanding a child care center work www.hollister-po well.com/ ScholarShare Investment Board, today ment options, including the Guaranteed their way through zoning, financing, MapArchive/: city and county plan­ reminded Californians that the best way Option, the Age-Based Asset Allocation licensing and other potential chal­ ning and zoning departments and state to reward graduating students is to start Option, the Aggressive Age-Based As­ lenges. licensing: and information on child saving now for their college education set Allocation Option, the 100% Equity The Web site is a project of the care loans, grants and technical assis­ by opening a Golden State Option and the 100% Social Choice Eq­ ABCD Facilities Blueprint Task tance from the Low Income Invest­ ScholarShare College Savings Trust uity Option. Force, a collaborative of more than 40 ment Fund, Investment Fund, http:// (ScholarShare) account. Anyone in a Funds in ScholarShare accounts can leaders from city and county govern­ WWW.liifund.org/site/index. html child’s life - including grandparents and be used at most accredited colleges and ment, the child care industry, and the The task force aims to reduce the family friends - can open a vocational schools throughout the fields of finance and housing. challenges to building and expanding ScholarShare account for as little as $25 United States, and some abroad. First 5 Riverside led the formation child care centers. Thee include zon­ ($ 15 for employer payroll deduction ac­ ScholarShare earnings are exempt from of the task force, and in 2004 received ing that lags behind planning for new counts). ScholarShare has proven to be federal and state income taxes when a convenient, tax-smart way to help a constructing Connections grant from business, housing and schools, and used to pay for tuition, fees, books, Californians pay for higher education. First 5 California and the Low Income local building regulations that don’t room and board, supplies and other “Whether your child is graduating Investment Fund to support work of always mesh with state licensing re­ qualified expenses. from pre-school or the 8“' grade, open­ the task force. ‘'Our county’s need for quirements for child care centers. “Rising college costs mean more ing a ScholarShare account could help child care center is increasing at an In addition to launching the Web and more students are graduating from make college possible for them some­ site, the task force has worked with college with heavy loan burdens. Open­ even greater rate than our population day,” said Treasurer Angelides. “Since growth,” said Harry Freedman, execu­ the Riverside County Child Care Con­ ing a ScholarShare account today can 1999, tens of thousands of California help your child avoid large loans and tive director of First 5 Riverside. sortium to identify areas of higheiit families have used ScholarShare to start put them on the path toward successful The availability of child care has need, presented workshops to dozens investing for their children’s higher edu­ adulthood,” noted Treasurer Angelides. not kept pace with home construction of faith-based oiganizations that op­ cation.” For more information on and business development iii River­ erate or want to open child care cen­ Treasurer Angelides launched ScholarShare, call (866 506-86774 (toll side County. The county ranks last ters; provided information abouj child ScholarShare in 1999, and the program free) or visit www.scholarshare65 .com. among the state’s 58 counties in its care center development to all county ability to meet the deinahff fbf‘'c^^ iteiBi Bill iB aw tell jgira according to the Riverside County officials about the critical need for Office of Education. More centers are child care and what can be done to MAKE A DIFFEREKCE needed, especially to care for children make it easier to build child care cen­ with special needs and infants. ters. “Quality Child care can be pro­ The task force works through com­ Advocate the Following vided in a family setting through li­ mittees that focus on four areas: zon­ Support Three Strikes Law censed providers, but centers can ing and land use, facilities develop­ Reform* Rehabilitation and serve a lot of families. More construc­ ment, developer planning, and how tion is essential to keep up with the child care affects economic growth. Re-entry Programs* Voca­ growing need for care,” said First 5 To learn more about the collaborative, tional Training Education* Riverside Commissioner Yolanda call Nancy Maich, special projects Carrillo, a task force member and coordinator with First 5 Riverside, at Drug and Gang Prevention* chief executive officer of the Corona- (951)248-0014. Healthcare Assistance* Life Norco Family YMCA. For more information about pro­ Skill Training* Family Unity The Web site provides an introduc­ grams and services funded by First 5 tion to the need for child care and Riverside, visit www'. rccfc.org. goals of the task foree. It has useful Recomiende lo Siguiente: FREE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE El apoyo Tres Reforma de la Ley de Huelgas* Rehabilitacidn y Re- los Programas de la Entrada* la PROGRAM Educacion de formacion profesional* la Prevencidn de la The San Bernardino City Unified hour classes at one of 18 District el­ Droga y la Pandilia* Ayuda de Asistencia sanitaria* la School District offers a free Pre­ ementary schools, Monday through Vida-Habilidad que Entrena* la Unidad de la Familia school Experience Program (PEP) Friday, for four week sessions. to teach children basic academic and Classes are taught by a credentialed social skills.PEP, which is funded by teacher and do not exceed 15 children Phone/Telefono: (909) 874-1863 First 5, provides kindergarten-readi­ per class. Students receive school-to- Fax: (909) 874-7565 ness skills to children who are not home activities to complete during the Web/Sitio web: www.filo7.org currently enrolled in a federally or break between sessions. Mailing Addess: state-funded preschool program. Parents can begin enrolling their P.O. Box 1804 There are no income guidelines to children now for the 2005-2006 Colton, CA 92324 qualify for PEP, but children must be school year. The July session begins 4 years old on or before December 2, Tuesday, July 5 at Bradley, Cole, 2005, and meet all immunization re­ Emmerton, Hunt, and Lankershim *For more information: Daniel Calderon (951) 905 9844 quirements. Parents are required to elementary schools. *Para mas informacion: Daniel Calderon (951) 905-9844 provide their child’s birth certificate, Enrollment in PEP is on a first- immunization records and proof of a come, first-serve basis. For more in­ Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones, Inc. physical exam prior to enrollment. formation or to enroll your child, call Barbara Ellis, Executive Director Participating children attend three- (909) 880-6721. 4 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 13, 2005

INLAND EMPIRE CELEBRATES OF JULY

San Bernardino City Unifled said. School District is offering anyone To subscribe, visit the District with an email address the opportunity website at www.sbcusd.com. Click to receive up-to-the-minute District the link that reads “subscribe to our information through its new email list. email list today!” and follow the on­ The mailing list provides email screen directions. You must have a subscribers with a PDF (Adobe Ac­ valid email address to subscribe. robat) version of school news releases The mailing list is not a discussion shortly after they are posted to the group. Subscribers can receive Dis­ District website. trict emails, but cannot post messages “This is a wonderful way for par­ to the list. However, anyone with ents, community members, and any­ questions about information sent out one aroimd the world to receive reli­ on the mailing list is encouraged to able, current information about the use the contact information included District and its schools,” District in the news release. Communications Director Linda Hill . ^ • 4 i

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HUNDREDS OF DOCUMENTS RELEASED SCHOOL DISTRICTS CALL FOR STRONG TO THE ACLU SHED LIGHT ON LAST ACTION TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SUMMER’S BORDER PATROL RAIDS PERCHLORATE POLLUTION More than a thousand pages seem to confirm San Bernardino and Rialto Unified School Districts Adopt agency targeted people based on race Resolutions Calling for Strengthened California Perchlorate Public Health Goal LOS ANGELES - Exactly one year of the ACLU of Southern California. after hundreds of people were arrested "When people know what their gov- The San Bernardino Unified Health Serviees, 87 drinking water near bus stations and supennarkets for ermnent is up to, there is greater trust School District adopted a resolution sources in San Bernardino County are alleged immigration violations, the in the system as well as greater knowl­ recommending that California Envi­ contaminated with perchlorate. A state American Civil Liberties Union of edge of how to improve the system.” ronmental Protection Agency recon­ health recommendation and subse­ Southern California has obtained more The released CBP documents sider the Public Health Goal for per­ quent final standard for perchlorate at than a thousand pages of documents show: chlorate and set the health standard at one part per billion will hold pollut­ that may confimi coimnunitj' suspi­ • Agents suspected people of not be­ one part per billion (ppb). ers fully accountable for cleanup. cions that the border patrol targeted ing U.S. citizens simply because they "Clean water and a healthy envi­ "Polluting our water is unacceptable people based on race. spoke Spanish. Agents stopped and ronment is important to the future of and there needs to be accountability,” The ACLU of Southern California questioned at least 45 people who our children,” said Elsa Valdez, Presi­ said Valdez. filed a lawsuit last December seeking were citizens or legal residents. dent of the Board of Education for San The School Board resolutions Border Patrol records after the agency • Although the CBP claimed the raids Bernardino Unified Sehool District. come on the heels of letters submit­ repeatedly ignored a request for were based on intelligence from lo­ The San Bernardino Unified ted by regulators in Massachusetts, records under the Freedom of Infor­ cal police, at least one police depart­ School District, made up of 57,000 Connecticut and Maine that voice mation Act. ment denied giving any information students, is the second district in one concerns over health impacts of per­ Last week, U S. Customs and Bor­ to the agency. month to adopt a resolution concern­ chlorate on developing fetuses and der Protection, formerly the Border • Agents approached pedestrians and ing perchlorate. On May 11,2005, the newborn infants, eritiquing recent Patrol, released the last of 1,500 pages people waiting at bus stops and day Rialto Unified School District adopted health assessments issued by the Na­ detailing raids last summer in Los laborer sites for questioning. a similar resolution asking the state tional Academy of Sciences and U.S. Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, • Agents arrested 423 people alto­ to reeonsider the public health goal for Environment Protection Agency. Kern, and San Diego counties. gether, some in cities as far as 250 perchlorate. In addition, the Rialto Perchlorate, the main ingredient in "Because these raids were so un­ miles aw'ay from the U.S. - Mexico Unified School District resolved to rocket fuel, contaminates the Colo­ usual and intrusive, they sparked tre­ border. write letter to CalEPA recommending rado River and 157 w'ells located in mendous fear in the community. “Although the Border Patrol the health standard be set a one ppb. the counties of Riverside and San Ber­ People wanted an explanation, so we claimed that the raids were based on Jan Misquez, Director of the Per- nardino. Recent scientific studies re­ filed this case to find out the facts specific intelligence, there is nothing ,, ehlorate Relief Project at the Center port that exposure to perchlorate dur- _ ^or~donununity Action and Environ­ about why the raids happened,” said in the documents released to support ing key windows of tune m the devel­ Ramona Ripston, Executive Director their claims,” said Ranjana Natarajan, mental Justice said, “The passing of opment of a baby could lead to nu­ an attorney for the ACLU of South­ this resolution by the sehool board il­ merous health effects. Perchlorate pri­ lustrates that parents and teachers of marily affects the thyroid gland, which SALE ern California. Documents show that Department this region will not stand for rocket controls growth development and REPRESENTATIVES of Homeland Security and border pa­ fuel [perchlorate] in our drinking wa­ metabolism. Developing babies of trol officials in Washington, D.C. ter, breast milk, and food.” pregnant women, infant, and children WANTED knew nothing of the raids because The water supplies of San Bernar­ affected by such thyroid gland condi­ there was no prior approval from the dino County, in which both school dis­ tions may be at increased risk of re­ The lEHN is seeking headquarters. After the raids, Home­ tricts are located, have been heavily duced IQs, mental retardation, loss of land Security told CBP to focus on law impacted by contamination. Accord­ hearing, speech, and problems with assertive persons as enforcement at the border and let a ing to the California Department of motor skills and coordination. sale representatives different agency, the U.S. Immigration within the and Customs Enforcement, handle en­ CATHOLIC CHARITIES REFUGEE AND INLAND EMPIRE . forcement inside the country. Nearly a year after the initial request for docu­ IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT GOOD commissions. ments, the ACLU will negotiate with With summer fast approaching and the required CIS fee of $390. We will Call (909) 381-6259 for the CBP for the release of additional vacation time just around the comer. help them fill out the application, take documents that the agency has con­ appointment. Catholic Charities Refugee and Immi­ their photos, follow-up and referral, tinued to withhold. gration Department are very happy to and inquire with the USCIS about announce the continuance of our free their pending application. Proudly Serving the “Citizenship Project” for the San Ber­ We have helped countless clients nardino County Residents from 6/1/ with their immigration needs from the Inland Empire 2005 - 12/20/2005. moment they arrive in this country to To recruit the highest number of the proud and happy day of being eligible permanent residents for sworn in as brand-new citizens. We American citizenship, we need your hope you will be able to continue an­ cooperation once again. So before nouncing this valuable community your grab the family and head for the service. beach, please consider enclosed work­ If you have any questions, we Contact your local realtor shop schedule for publication, distri­ urge you to call (909) 3C8-1243. for all your real estate needs: bution announcement and client refer­ Ask for My-Hanh Luu sell or purchase of real estate, ral. or Elsa Ventura. Hector Sanchez probate sales, vacant land, We will offer citizenship work­ Thank you for your cooperation in 104 E. Olive Ave., Suite 103 new construction or multiple units etc. shops in numerous San Bernardino this important matter. Redlands, CA 92373 County communities. As you know, My-Hanh Luu, Program Director Office: (909) 307-5665 these workshops enable attendees to Catholic Charities is a Non-Profit Cell: (951) 990-3260 benefit from expertise of our BIA cer­ Agency [email protected] Advantage tified at no cost. The client only pays Iniand Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 13, 2005

PREVENTING AND CONTROLLING CNA LAUNCHES WWW.STOPARNOLD.US HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE COULD TO PUT PRESSURE ON SAVE MILLIONS OF LIVES SCHWARZENEGGER, DONORS More Americans are aware of the sodium intake, excessix e alcohol con­ Public Health not Corporate Wealth link between high blood pressure sumption. and diabetes. (HBP) and other health problems than Preventing and Controlling High The California Nurses Association Recent polling has made clear that in the past. \ et the number of people Blood Pressure xvill launch a nexv xvebsite, the initiatives on Schwarzenegger’s in the U S. with HBP has actualK in­ High blood pressure can be pre- xvxvxv.StopAmold.us.to help organize special election are far out of the Cali­ creased o\er the past decade. The X ented. and it can be controlled. Here national opposition to fornia mainstream. These include news is significant, because HBP is xvhat X ou can do: Schxvarzenegger's special election measures to give the Governor uni­ leads to 60 percent of the heart attacks. High blood pressure 140/90 mmHg and let concerned consumers know lateral power to make cutbacks in the 77 percent of the strokes and 74 per­ or higher. xvhat corporations are bankrolling healthcare, education, and social ser­ cent of all cases of heart failure m the Prehypertension betxveen 120-39 Schxvarzenegger. The campaign’s vices budget, and to silence the voices U S. each >ear. and or 80-89 imnHg. tagline is "Public Health not Corpo­ of registered nurses and other public Beginning this Ma> during Na­ Optimal blood pressure less than rate Wealth" xvhich refer to the dis­ employees in political and policy de­ tional High Blood Pressure Education 120 80nunHg torting influence of healthcare corpo­ bates through the “paycheck decep­ Month. Americans are being asked to Americans are being asked to rations on Schxvarzenegger and this tion” measure. The overall effect join the mission to combat high blood take action to prevent and control special election. would be a further concentration of pressure b> taking steps to pre\ ent or high blood pressure—a leading fac­ "Schxvrzenegger is holding a spe­ power in Governor Schwarzenegger control it personalh and in their fami­ tor in more than half of all heart cial election to give himself the power and his corporate backers. lies and communities This call to ac­ attacks, strokes, and heart failure to unilaterally cut healthcare and to WWW. Stop Arnold us. which will tion comes from the National Heart. cases in the U.S. each year. silence the voices of registered nurses be advertised nationally and state­ Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). ■ Lose xx eight if needed, and main­ who might protest. The RNs of Cali­ wide, will gather names on a petition part of the National Institutes of tain a healthx' xveight. fornia are responding with demanding that Schwarzenegger stop Health of the U S. Department of ■ Eat plentx' of fruits, x egetables and xvxv XV. StopAmold. us so people across letting corporations write state policy. Health and Human Sei^ ices. NHLBI loxx fat dairx foods. Also, limit satu­ the country and around the state can The petitions will also be sent on to is sponsoring a new educational ini- rated fat. cholesterol, and salt intake. tell the Governor what they think of his corporate donors, to let them know tiati\e called "Prexent and Control ■ If you drink alcoholic bex erages, these outrageous plans—and also find that their consumers do not want to High Blood Pressure: Mission Pos­ do so in moderation. out xvhich products and brands they finance attacks on the public good. sible." It has one goal, which is to re­ ■ Be phx sicallx active. Try to get at buy xvhich are sponsoring these at­ The first focus of the site xvill be the duce the more than one million heart least 30 minutes of moderate-level ac- tacks.” Said Deborah Burger, RN pharmaceutical industry which is ex-- attacks, strokes, and kidnex failure tix itx each dax'. president of the California Nurses pected to spend nearly $100 million cases caused by HBP each x ear. ■ Ask x our health care professional^ ^Association. „ , on this special election alone. What is High Blood Pressure? xvhat x our blood pressure numbers are "The pharmaceutical industry -A blood pressure reading of 140 and xvhat thex mean. alone has threatened to raise $100 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOS­ 00 mmHg or higher is considered ■ Quit smoking. million to support Schwarzenegger’s ALS/APPLICATIONS high. Optimal blood pressure is less ■ Control x our blood sugar if you anti-patient and anti-nurse policies, so Notice is hereby given that proposals will be accepted by the South Coast Air Qual­ than 120.80 imnHg. haxe diabetes. xvww.StopArnold.us focuses on them Who’s At Risk? ■ Take your blood pressure medica­ ity Management District, 21865 Copley first. Consumers need to know that Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 for the fol­ .A.nxone can dex elop high blood tion as prescribed. the money they spend on Pfizer’s lowing: pressure. Hoxvexer. risk factors in­ For more information about Listerine or Johnson & Johnson’s PA2006-01 Rule 1121 Mitigation Fee Pro­ clude being ox erxxeight or obese, be­ how to prevent and control high Mylanta is being used against them,” gram Closing Date: 9/1/05 4:00 p.m. Con­ ing phx sicallx inactix e. high salt and blood pressure visit tact: Mark Coleman (909) 396-3074 Burger continued. PA2006-02 Retrofitting Model Years 1991, www.nhlbi.nih.gov. 92 & 93 School Buses with Diesel Oxida­ tion Catalysts Closing Date: 8/18/05 4:30 p.m. Contact: Fred Minassian (909) 396- 2641 PA2006-03 Air Quality Improvement Projects to be funded by Rule 1173 Miti­ Thanks for gation Fees Closing Date: 9/9/05 4:00 p.m. Contact: Vicki White (909) 396-3436 P2006-01 Carl Moyer Memorial Air Qual­ ity Standards Attainment Program Clos­ ing Date: 9/30/05 4:00 p.m. Contact: Lani Talking To Your Kids Montojo (909) 396-2231 P2005-25 Rule 2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options Air Quality In­ vestment Program Persons attending a bidder conference About Drinking should confirm their attendance by call­ ing the contact person. Bids will not be accepted from anyone not attending a mandatory bidder’s conference. A The RFP/Applications may be obtained through the Internet at: http:// www.aqmd.gov/rfp/ If you have questions orwould like acopy of the RFP/Application mailed to you, call the contact person. It is the policy of the AQMD to ensure that Responsibility Matters all businesses including minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC. disabled veterap-owned businesses and www.familytalkonline.com small businesses have a fair and equitable opportunity to compete for and partici­ pate in AQMD contracts.

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TIPS FOR NAVIGATING ROUTE 210 UNIRNOS EN UNA VIGILIA DE LUZ DE UNA CONSTRUCTION ZONE VELA PARA LA JUSTICIA

One of the challenges associated w ith building Route 210 is maintaining Los votantes de California estardn orando para los millares de traffic flow through San Bernardino and Rialto with so many areas under hombres y mujeres, encarcelado bajo la cruel e inhumana construction. Tres Reforma de la Ley de Huelgas de California. The map below ^ow's active construction areas and the main streets that Muestre su apoyo para el Dos Mil, Setecientos firmas (2,700) are open to drivers at this time. In Rialto, the closure of Highland Avenue de presos actualmente encarcelados para peticionar al west of Riverside requires the use of Riverside. Easton, Ayala and Baseline. Gobernador y a nuestros Legisladores para reformar In San Bernardino, streets to use include Highland Avenue and California la Tres Ley de Huelgas de California. Street. El Sdbado, Julio 16, 2005, 6:00 pm, Parque de Fleming - Because of frequent changes to construction activity, residents, business Colton, CA, Rincon de La Cadena Dr. y la calle "F" operators and commuters are encouraged to get more information by any of (estacionamiento amplio) the following methods: La rifa (IPOD, Cestas de Obsequio, las Camisetas) • Call the project helpline at 866-HELP-210 Hamburguesas, los Perros Calientes, Los Tamales y ■ Register for monthly email updates about construction activity by sending los Refrescos disponibles an email to [email protected] Para mas informacidn llame a: Daniel Calderon (951) 905-9844, • Visit the 'Projects'’ section of the SANBAG website, www.sanbag.ca.gov. Cismet Evans (951) 329-0159, Mike y Josie Gonzales, (909) 877-8439. JOIN US IN A CANDLELIGHT CONSEJOS PARA NAVEGAR LA ZONA DE VIGIL FOR JUSTICE CONSTRUCCION DE LA RUTA 210 California voters will be praying for the thousands of men and Uno de los retos asociados con la construccion de la Ruta 210 es mantener women, incarcerated under the cruel and inhumane el flujo del trafico a traves de San Bernardino y Rialto con tantas areas de California's Three Strikes Law. construccion. Show your support for the Two Thousand Seven Hundred El mapa abajo muestra areas de construccion activa y calks principales signatures (2,700) from currently incarcerated inmates to petition que estan abiertas a los conductores actualmente. En Rialto la clausura de la the Governor and our Lawmakers to reform Avenida Highland al oeste de Riverside requiere que se utilice Riverside, California's Three Strikes Law. Easton. Ayala \ Baseline. En San Bernardino las calks que se deberan ' Saturday July 1 6, 2005, Fleming Park- Corner of "F" Street utilizar son la Avenida Highland y la calk California. and La Cadena Dr - Ample Parking. Start time 6:30 PM. - Debido a los frecucntes cambios en la actividad de construceion se anima Colton, CA 92324. a los residentes, operadores de negoeios y viajeros pendulares eonsigan mas For additional information contact infonnacion de eualquiera de los siguientes metodos; Daniel Calderon (951) 905-9844 or Kismet Evans (951) 329-0159. ■ Llame a la linea de ayuda del proyecto al 1-866-HELP-210. Raffle, Gift Baskets, T-Shirts, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Burritos ■ Registrese por correo ekctronico a [email protected] • ilirtittaaMMMtiMaftMqlTd Sdft Dritiks available.' "*■ ‘ actualizaciories mensiiaks acerca dc la actividad de construccio. Sponsored by Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones, Inc ■ Visite la seccion ' Projects ’ de la pagina Web de SANBAG WWW, sanbag. ca. gov. Route 210 Roundup Businesses are Open during Favor de Continuar $u Route 210 Construction... Patrocinio de los Negoeios de la Alicia Mufflers & Radiators Avenida Highland 2l27W.HIghlond American Legion Post 710 la Construccion During Freeway 2181 W. Highland Alicia Mufflers & Radiators American Lumber Soles, Inc. 2127 W Highlond 2I92W. Highland American Legion Post 710 de la Autopista: 2111 W. Highlond Construction... Ernie’s Artwork American Lumber Sales, Inc. 1980W. Highland 2122 W. Highlond P/ease Continue to Support Extra Space Storage Por favor continue apoyondo a los Ernie’s Artwork 2180 W. Highland I9S0 W. Highlond Highland Avenue Businesses Huerta’s Auto Electric Extra Space Storage 2033 W. Highland negoeios de la A venida Highland 2110 W Highlond Ita’s Barber & Beauty Salon Huerta’s Auto Electric 1996W. Highland 2033 W Highlond Construction will be underway J & K Tobacco Corporation Ita’s Barber & Beauty Salon 1290 W. Highlond 1998 W. Highland #8 El proyecto de construccion se llevord a this summer on Highland Avenue J & K Tobacco Corporation La Consentido Night Club cabo durante este verono sobre la Avenida 1291W. Highlond#! between Macy and California. 19S0W Highland La Consentida Night Club Work will involve placing a large La Oficina Bor Highland entre las calles Macy y California. I2S0W. Highlond 2122 W. Highland Lo Oficina Bar storm drain pipe and widening the Los Aguayos Tires/Gloss El trabajo incluye colocar un gran tubo de 2122 W Highlond street in each direction. Detours 2137 W. Highland Los Aguayos Tires/Glass Mike’s Market & Liquor drenaje para evacuar las aguas de Iluvia y 2137 W. Highlond from Highland will be required at 1998 W. Highlond la amplificacion de la avenida por cada lado. Mike’s Morket & Liquor times. However, local access to Muscoy Liquor 1221W Highlond 1916 W. Highland Se van a requerir desvfos de Highland du­ Muscoy Liquor businesses will be provided 1916 W. Highland Old School Tires Old School Tires 1910 W. Highland rante ciertas fases del prayecto. Sin em­ throughout the construction activity. 1910 W. Highland Sonora Tire Sonora Tire 1954 W. Highland bargo, el libre acceso a los negoeios locales I9S4W. Highlond The Church se proveerd durante toda la construccion. The Church 2130 W Highland 2130 W. Highland For questions, Thrifty Gas Thrifty Gas call the toll-free 2I87W Highland 2187 W. Highland Triple Eight Auto Repair & Body dPreguntas? Triple Eight Auto Repair & Body project helpline: 2I47W. Highland 2147 W. Highland Valero Gas Llame gratis a la Imea de ayuda del Valero Gas 1933 W. Highland 1933 W. Highland Y2K Market Y2K Market proyecto: 1-866-HELP-210 1928 W. Highland 1928 W. Highland 1-866-435-7210 8 Inland Empire Hispanic News Wednesday, July 13, 2005

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