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(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) As Baby Boomers grow older, the one thing that has become clear is their desire to stay active and independent. With that in mind, creating housing that will feature innovative ideas for senior-friendly living has increased. Researchers report in The Gerontologist, that there is a greater sense of well-being and independence in daily activities derived from living in a more senior-friendly accessible home. It also found that housing quality plays a major role in the psychological security of older people living independently within a community. Consideration must be given in all details, including the style of floor lamps,...
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2011) –The San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone (SBVEZ) announced today the businesses utilizing the zone have filed more than 3,000 hiring tax credit vouchers in 2011. SBVEZ officials estimate that another 500 vouchers will be filed during the next seven weeks. “More local businesses are employing workers that qualify for the credit, which is a good sign for many unemployed residents that have not been able to get a job because they have difficulty obtaining employment,” said Wendy Clements, SBVEZ zone manager. Last year, approximately 2,300 vouchers were filed by 182 businesses. This year 200 businesses have already...
(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) The time has come to say goodbye to summer. The changing of the season brings on many familiar occurrences, such as kids going back to school, the falling leaves from neighborhood trees or even feeling a new crispness in the air. These are all indicators that its time to visit your doctor for your seasonal flu shot. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), Influenza, otherwise known as the flu, occurs annually from October through May and is spread by coughing, sneezing or a runny nose. Getting vaccinated will help avoid or lessen the symptoms of...
Workforce Investment Board helps fund California Steel’s craft development program San Bernardino, CA (November 4, 2011) The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has been an instrumental partner in helping local manufacturers such as California Steel Industries, Inc. (CSI) successfully graduate 34 electricians and 17 mechanics from its craft development program. The in-house program provides on-the-job training and mentoring for employees to become “A” level electricians, mechanics or machinists. Starting salary for the trainees is $20.17 per hour. Upon graduation, an electrician’s pay increases to $32.32 per hour; machinists and mechanics to $30.22 per hour. Currently, CSI...
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2011) – Subaru of San Bernardino is holding a pet adoption in conjunction with the Benevolent Animal Rescue Committee (BARC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the dealership located at the San Bernardino Auto Center. “Subaru of San Bernardino and the Auto Center are revitalizing the local economy and we want to show that we are good corporate citizens,” said Cliff Cummings, owner of the San Bernardino Auto Center. “Many Subaru customers are also pet owners and this is a great cause to support.” For more information about the Adopt-a-pet program call...
“Arrowhead United Way draws Volunteers to help” San Bernardino, CA -Local non-profit organization Arrowhead United Way partnered with Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino for ‘Make a Difference Day’ in order to renovate classrooms for the Mission’s after school program. The ‘Make a Difference’ event was hosted by Arrowhead United Way as part of their mission to support education, and help improve the academic environmental setting for children in the after school program. Arrowhead United Way staff teamed with the program director to give classrooms a touch of vibrancy with a fresh coat of paint for every room. From the...
Mayor Morris says Auto Center is a major source of tax revenue SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2011) – Subaru of San Bernardino’s recent grand opening marked another step in the financial turnaround of the San Bernardino Auto Center. The event was attended by San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris and several other local elected officials such as State Sen. Bob Dutton, County Supervisor Neil Derry, County Supervisor Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino city councilmen Tobin Brinker, Rikke Van Johnson and Chas Kelley, and San Bernardino city attorney Jim Penman. Cliff Cummings, owner of the San Bernardino Auto Center, said the opening of...
The Social-Lites of San Bernardino are preparing for the 45th anniversary of the Beautillion. The Beautillion program provides scholarship funding as well as gifts and awards to participating young men of the Inland Empire and surrounding areas. Participation in the Beautillion program will begin November 2011 and running through March 2012. Young men between the ages of 17 and 19 who are seniors in high school and or freshmen in college are encouraged to attend the Beautillion annual briefing on Saturday, October 29, 2011 and on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 2 :00 to 4:00 pm at the New Hope...
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD RECEIVES GRANT TO FUND FREE JOB TRAINING FOR 200 LAID-OFF WORKERS Grant aims to help employers in vital economic sectors with talent location and employee development San Bernardino, CA (October 6, 2011) Two hundred laid-off workers are being recruited for free job training by the San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board. Employers are also being sought to receive a reimbursement for wages paid through On-the-Job Training contracts. The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board was just awarded a $1.5 million Workforce Investment Act Multi-Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant to train San Bernardino Countys workforce. This grant will pay for...
Arrowhead United Way is partnering with Central City Lutheran Mission (CCLM) to do some much needed repairs. On October 22, 2011, Arrowhead United Way and Central City Lutheran Mission will be hosting the event at 1354 N. G Street in San Bernardino. Activities will begin at 9am and end at approximately 2pm. Arrowhead United Way is in need of 60 volunteers to paint the after school classrooms and plant flowers and fruit trees. Company employees from Fed Ex, Wells Fargo, and Future Social Workers in Action (FSWAA) from Cal State San Bernardino will also be participating. For more information, visit...
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