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Dameron Communications, one of the Inland Empire's most well-known public relations firms

2010-09-20T22:51:00.000-07:00

Carl Dameron tells non-profit organization how Dameron Communications gets the word out. First listen to the cleint, then tell his story well. (Photo by Chris Sloan) Today newspapers all over the state of California called “. . . Dameron Communications, one of the Inland Empire's most well-known public relations firms, . . .” They include: San Jose Mercury News California San Jose The Sun

Intern Learns The Ins and Outs of the PR Business

2010-07-20T11:54:00.000-07:00

Abdul Arogundade, a 2009 graduate of Cajon High School now studying journalism at California State University, Fresno, learned about the business of public relations during a summer internship with Dameron Communications. Photo by Chris Sloan (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Intern Abdul Arogundade did not know what to expect from his first time in a working

Four-D College Adopts Roosevelt Elementary School

2010-07-19T17:24:00.000-07:00

Four-D College Director of Admissions Deborah Daniels serves juice to a line of Roosevelt Elementary School students attending Open House with their families. Four-D College has adopted Roosevelt Elementary School, and the open house was the first of many events planned in which Four-D College students and employees will help the younger students and their families.Photo by Chris Sloan

10 Percent Down Payment Assistance Is Here

2010-07-15T13:53:00.000-07:00

This particular house recently sold, but there are many other attractive homes available for purchase in San Bernardino. Buyers making up to $78,000 for a family of four can purchase homes like these with up to 10 percent down payment assistance through a program offered by the San Bernardino Economic Development Association. Photo by Chris Sloan (San Bernardino, Calif.) Families making up to

San Bernardino Celebrates Bicentennial Extravaganza

2010-07-14T11:32:00.000-07:00

A drummer with the band Delayne, James & Friends beats out a tune at the Bicentennial Extravaganza, held July 4, 2010 to celebrate San Bernardino's 200th year. Photo by Matt Sloan Priscilla Becerra, a winner of the San Bernardino’s Got Talent show in June, entertained again at the Bicentennial Extravaganza with belly dancing. Photo by Chris Sloan (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Long-time civic leader Judi Penman has joined the advisory board of The Salvation Army. “I am a strong believer in The Salvation

Eastpointe Village Begins Neighborhood Renewal

2010-07-06T14:24:00.000-07:00

Treyshawn Jackson, 8, leads the pledge of allegiance as Eastpointe Village is dedicated in his neighborhood. San Bernardino Mayor Patrick Morris, San Bernardino Economic Development Agency Housing and Community Services Director Carey Jackson were among those participating in the dedication ceremony. Photo by Matt Sloan Susan McDevitt, executive director of Mary Erickson Community Housing and

Demolition A Step In Neighborhood Transformation

2010-07-06T13:51:00.000-07:00

A bulldozer tears into 2165 E 19th Street, the first of 46 dilapidated fourplexes in the neighborhood to be torn down. Photo by Yee-Kong YangMayor Patrick Morris discusses the city’s plans for the 19th & Sunrise neighborhood of San Bernardino as a bulldozer tears down the first of 46 dilapidated fourplexes slated for demolition. Photo by Yee-Kong Yang Within two hours of the start of demolition,

Bicentennial Celebrates Fourth With Extravaganza

2010-06-29T16:56:00.000-07:00

Austin Law, a national country band with local roots, performs at the Bicentennial Fourth of July Extravaganza. Hindsight, a rock and roll band, performs at the Bicentennial July 4 Extravaganza. Delayne, James & Friends, Grammy winning R&B group, performs at the Bicentennial July 4 Extravaganza. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) A Bicentennial 4th of July

Black Pastors Improve Housing Through Rehab Projects

2010-06-24T16:30:00.000-07:00

While bulldozing apartment buildings in some neighborhoods is part of San Bernardino’s economic revitalization strategy, there are many single-family homes in the city that simply need rehabilitation. One of the organizations helping with the rehabilitation of these homes is the Inland Empire Concerned African American Churches, through its Community Development Department, which was founded by

Path to Prosperity Helps Men Get Back on Right Track

2010-06-24T16:24:00.000-07:00

Sal Reyes and Daryl Raymond, front left to right, at their San Bernardino Valley College graduation. The two men obtained help getting their lives back on track from Path to Prosperity, a program of The Salvation Army, after overcoming methamphetamine addiction. They are now beginning work on bachelor’s degrees at California State University, San Bernardino.

"Big Kid" Shares Life With Foster Teens and College Students

2010-06-17T11:44:00.000-07:00

The Salvation Army Headquarters conference room is well-used already, and will soon receive a makeover by Advisory Board Member Jack Katzman. Here, women gather for the weekly Tea at 2 hosted by Capt. Nancy Ball. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) – Through the generosity of one of its advisory board members, the conference room of the San

Tinman Offers Something For Everyone

2010-05-25T15:32:00.000-07:00

Children show great enthusiasm as they begin the 2009 Tinman Kids’ Triathlon. Catch similar excitement at the 2010 Tinman, Sunday, June 27 at California State University, San Bernardino. Everyone who participates in the 2010 Tinman on Sunday, June 27 at California State University, San Bernardino will receive a medal similar to this one. Tinman draws hundreds of runners, bicyclers and swimmers

HECT Leads to High Wage Careers

2010-05-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

James Oviatt, Beaumont High School Class of 1991, and Emily Mastrolia, Deer Valley High School in Antioch's Class of 2009, are both former state presidents of the California organization FHA-HERO. Oviatt has since used his leadership skills gained through FHA-HERO, and those he learned in child development courses in the Home Economics Careers and Technology program at Beaumont High School, in

Kansas Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church and Riverside Medical Supply, Inc. Organizing Haiti Relief Effort

2010-05-20T09:42:00.000-07:00

Ernst Borno, volunteer with Kansas Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, loads a pallet of supplies donated by Riverside Medical Supply, Inc. onto a truck. Watching are Nyron McLean, coordinator of the Haiti relief effort the supplies will be used for (center), Art Corrica of Riverside Medical Supply, Inc. (right) and Kevin Channer, (left) a mutual friend of McLean and Corrica, who facilitated

Tea With Milk, Sugar and Lots of Love

2010-05-19T12:10:00.000-07:00

Capt. Nancy Ball, co-director of the San Bernardino Corps of the Salvation Army, pours tea into her collection of china teacups. She serves tea from these cups every Wednesday to the women she ministers to and with at the Salvation Army. Capt. Nancy Ball, co-director of the San Bernardino Corps of the Salvation Army, leads a group of women gathered for Tea at 2, a women’s ministry of The

No Such Thing As A Healthy Tan

2010-05-14T13:50:00.000-07:00

People of all ages and ethnicities should take precautions when enjoying fun in the sun, especially swimming. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Climbing High, an online newsletter from Guides Network, puts it rather succinctly: “…there is no such thing as a healthy tan.” Most of us know skin cancer is growing at an alarming rate. “There is an epidemic of

Basketball Tournament Shows 5 Teens Fun & Camraderie

2010-05-12T11:20:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Salvation Army Basketball Team includes (front row) Sarai Napp and Devion Cleveland, (back row) Capt. Stephen Ball (coach), Roosevelt Carroll Jr., Suemae Rodriguez, Adell Sims and Richard Tafolla (coach). (San BERNARDINO, Calif.) A Salvation Army basketball tournament gave five San Bernardino-area teens a taste of the great Northwest, and provided a

Shannan Gonzales Joins Dameron Communications as Public Relations Coordinator

2010-05-11T16:33:00.000-07:00

Shannan Gonzales, at work as a public relations coordinator for Dameron Communications. Photo by Chris Sloan (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Shannan Gonzales started at Dameron Communications in January 2009 as an extern while attending United Education Institute (UEI). After the completion of her extern, she was hired as public relations coordinator at Dameron Communications. “Shannan is the

Volunteers Needed For New Computer Lab

2010-05-11T09:34:00.000-07:00

Community support was overwhelming when the new Hospitality House held a grand opening in January. Volunteers are now needed to help children in the shelter’s computer lab and media center. Photo by Chris Sloan Salvation Army Cadets Ryan and Marjorie Miller explain the Salvation Army San Bernardino Corps’ plans for the new computer lab at its Hospitality House shelter. Among those hearing the

Mayor's Run Celebrates Bicentennial

2010-05-11T09:23:00.000-07:00

Peggi Hazlett, far right, calls “Go” as children begin running a past Mayor’s Mile at Arrowhead Credit Union Park. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (May 5, 2010) –This year’s annual Mayor’s Run celebrates San Bernardino’s 200th birthday. The Mayor’s Run is in its eighth year, and has traditionally been held on the third Sunday in May. Check in begins at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 16 at Arrowhead Credit

Party Like It's 200!

2010-05-10T11:00:00.000-07:00

Local dignitaries, including San Bernardino Mayor Patrick Morris and San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Josie Gonzales, were on hand to celebrate San Bernardino's 199th birthday last year. All current and former residents, their friends and families, are invited to celebrate the 200th birthday of San Bernardino at a gala on Saturday, May 15. Mayor Patrick Morris leads "Happy

Thom Salisbury New Senior Art Director

2010-05-06T17:02:00.000-07:00

Thom Salisbury is the new senior art director of Dameron Communications. He brings more than 30 years expertise in creative design. Photo by Chris Sloan Thom Salisbury works on an advertisement as the new senior art director of Dameron Communications. He brings more than 30 years expertise in creative design. Photo by Chris Sloan SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (May 4, 2010) On May 20, 2010, at 10 a.m. the Bicentennial celebration

Diverse Faiths Celebrate With Festival

2010-04-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

Choir members from New Hope Missionary Baptist Church practice for a recent concert. Join us to share the Festivals of Faiths with many choirs, dance teams and instrument players from throughout San Bernardino on Sunday, May 16 at the Western Region Little League Stadium at 3 p.m. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 16, 2010) – Since May 20, 1810, when Father

Parade Showcases History & Future

2010-04-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

Parades have been a part of San Bernardino’s history for at least 100 years, as the City held one then to celebrate its Centennial. As part of the 2010 Bicentennial Celebration, a parade will take place in downtown San Bernardino on Saturday, May 22. What would a parade be without horses? The Bicentennial

Bicentennial Railroad Days Focuses on Train History - Ride Historic Engine 3751

2010-04-16T14:31:00.000-07:00

Engine 3751, long a familiar sight in San Bernardino, returns to the city for Bicentennial Railroad Days May 8-9. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (April 16, 2010) – Railroads have played a vital role in the growth and development of San Bernardino throughout most of its 200-year history. The Bicentennial Celebration will honor that history with Railroad Days, May 8-9,

Four-D College Holds Blood Drives

2010-04-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

Four-D College held blood drives at its Victorville and Colton campuses this month. Seventy-five students and staff members volunteered to give blood, of these 50 were found eligible to donate. Yadira Cardona of Hesperia, a student at the Victorville campus, registers to donate blood with Lifestream donor specialist Linda Boklage. Photo by Chris Sloan Four-D College held blood drives at its

Four-D College Helps Feed The Hungry

2010-04-14T17:15:00.000-07:00

Aja Connor and Jason Garcia, medical assistant students at Four-D College, volunteered at the San Bernardino County Food Bank a few months ago. April 20, two teams from Four-D College will volunteer at the Food Bank. Aimee Seek, Elizabeth Gonzalez and Dora Garcia, medical assistant students at Four-D College, helped the San Bernardino County Food Bank package bread a few months ago. Two

Audition For San Bernardino's Got Talent

2010-04-14T16:48:00.000-07:00

(COLTON, Calif.) –Four-D College started with one woman’s desire to help others have a more fulfilling life. Now that it has graduated more than 10,000 students, CEO, President and Founder Linda Smith has certainly

LaSalle Medical Associates Helps Stop H1N1 With 20,000 Flu Shots

2010-03-31T15:49:00.000-07:00

Isabell Gonez helps the mother of a pediatric patient check her son in at the LaSalle Medical Associates’ Hesperia clinic. Over the past six months, more than 10,000 LaSalle patients have checked in to receive H1N1 immunizations, and almost that many have received seasonal flu immunizations. (Photo by Chris Sloan) High school students' artwork, such as this painting, will be on display Wednesday, May 19 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19 at California State University, San Bernardino. The students are in Abstract Minds, an organization that aims to foster the growth and development of economically disadvantaged youth. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) An art show focusing on

Four-D College Expands Victorville Campus

2010-03-24T10:28:00.000-07:00

Four-D College Pharmacy Technician instructor Katie Arnott and student Dennis Body in the Victorville program’s newly expanded lab, made possible when the campus added 3,500 square feet recently. Photo by Chris Sloan. (VICTORVILLE, Calif.) To more effectively serve its rapidly growing student body, Four-D College has expanded its Victorville campus. “Our rapid growth has made this

Charter School Brings Test Scores Up

2010-03-24T10:13:00.000-07:00

Jamie Crispin, principal of E-Institute High School in the Phoenix, Arizona area, tells the San Bernardino City Unified School District governing board about the success his school has had, and how the founding group could similarly help students in San Bernardino with Carden Virtual Academy. Photo by Chris Sloan Carden's Arizona students take state reading and math tests in the third,

Gene Wood Joins Inland Community Bank Board

2010-03-24T10:06:00.000-07:00

Gene Wood has joined the Inland Community Bank Board of Directors. Wood says, My goal with ICB is simple: it’s to help the bank grow successfully. ICB is making loans. We lend to our current clients and are actively seeking new clients in need of project financing. (Ontario, Calif.) Inland Community Bank (ICB), headquartered in Ontario, has brought aboard the local banking luminary

Linda Smith Unsung Hero in Education

2010-03-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

Four-D College President, CEO and Founder Linda Smith received one of the Riverside African-American Historical Society, Inc.’s 2010 Unsung Heroes & Pacesetters Award in a ceremony at California Baptist University. (COLTON, Calif.) – Four-D College President, CEO and Founder Linda Smith received one of the Riverside African-American Historical Society, Inc.’s 2010 Unsung Heroes & Pacesetters

Mayor Morris and Councilmember Marquez Plant trees in San Bernardino

2010-03-22T18:13:00.000-07:00

Mayor Pat Morris, his son Jim and Grandsons Owen and Aden plant a tree in San Bernardino's Secombe Lake Park San Bernardino City Council Member Virginia Marquez plants a tree in San Bernardino's Secombe Lake Park Rabbi Hillel Cohn, Bicentennial Chairperson and Mayor Patrick Morris, plant a tree in San Bernardino's Secombe Lake Park San Bernardino Visitors and Convention Executive Director

HELEN MCNAIR PERFORMS EASTER CONCERTS

2010-03-22T15:31:00.000-07:00

Helen McNair performs Easter concerts (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Singer, Helen McNair performs a concert celebrating the glory of Easter on Tuesday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m. on 780 E. 21st Street in San Bernardino at Perris Hills Senior Center. McNair says, “Singing is a joy to me and I am blessed to be able to share that joy with others.” She will also perform at 5th Street Senior Center on

BICENTENNIAL BEAUTIFICATION CONTEST

2010-03-18T17:03:00.000-07:00

The California theater is just one of the many beautiful building recently restored in San Bernardino. Residents are invited to participate in a citywide beautification contest during the month of April as part of the Bicentennial Celebration. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (March 17, 2010) - The City of San Bernardino invites residents to participate in a citywide beautification contest during the

Marco Ofelio Garcia Convention Center's New Chef

2010-03-17T11:55:00.000-07:00

Marco Ofelio Garcia, executive chef of Ontario Convention Center - photo by Dave Earhart (ONTARIO, Calif.) Chef Marco Ofelio Garcia has been named the executive chef of the Ontario Convention Center. His job is to change the way people think about convention center food. Under his leadership, the Ontario Convention Center’s restaurants and banquets will soon expand their fare, providing guests

Foster Joins Leading Ad & PR Agency

2010-03-16T13:57:00.000-07:00

Melissa Foster is learning how a leading PR firm promotes its clients through her internship with Dameron Communications. Chris Sloan photo (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Melissa Foster is developing public relations and social networking online strategies to advance the success of Dameron Communications clients. Foster has increased her

Amita Patel New Ontario Convention Center Director of Sales and Marketing

2010-03-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

Amita Patel has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Ontario Convention Center. Photo by Dave Earhart (ONTARIO, Calif.) Amita Patel has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing for the Ontario Convention Center and the Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Every day is different in my job,” she said. “And I am a very driven person who enjoys seeing things come

San Bernardino Celebrates 200 Years With Parade

2010-03-11T14:24:00.000-08:00

Parades have been celebrated in San Bernardino for many of the 200 years the city has been known by that name. A parade marking San Bernardino's Bicentennial takes place Saturday, May 22. SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (March 8, 2010) The City of San Bernardino continues its 200th anniversary celebration with a parade marking the city’s Bicentennial. The parade, which is being organized by the

Donations Needed For New Hospitality House

2010-03-09T15:17:00.000-08:00

Salvation Army Advisory Board Member Carl Dameron, Salvation Army Band Leader Stephen Yalden and daughter Sophie Yalden, in the kitchen of the newly-relocated Salvation Army Hospitality House. This new kitchen is substantially larger than the one in the Hospitality House’s previous location at the San Bernardino Corps’ Headquarters building, and in order to

Intern Jeniece Lee Joins Inland Empire African American Chamber

2010-03-09T15:06:00.001-08:00

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Karen Wu, a Cal Poly Pomona communications student with an emphasis in public relations, recently joined Dameron Communications, southern California’s leading public

Inland Community Bank Loma Linda Business of Year

2010-03-01T16:42:00.000-08:00

James Walling, branch manager of the Loma Linda branch of Inland Community Bank, accepted an award from Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce President Richard Schaefer and CEO Phil Carlisle honoring the bank as the Loma Linda Business of the Year. Photo by Chris Sloan (LOMA LINDA, Calif.) “The award and

Linda Smith Recognized As Leading Innovator

2010-03-01T13:50:00.000-08:00

A new book recognizes Four-D College President, CEO and Founder Linda Smith as one of the most innovative business leaders in the United States. (COLTON, Calif.) –Four-D College may not be quite as well known as Starbucks or Staples, Inc. but the authors of a recently published book about business leadership hold the college’s founder and president in the same high regard. Mercer, Inc., a

Meet San Bernardino County Board of Education Candidate Corey Jackson

2010-02-25T09:15:00.000-08:00

Corey Jackson, candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Education Area D, is an advocate for students’ success. Learn about how he will help them as a member of the County Board of Trustees by attending his campaign kickoff, Thursday, March 11 at the Castaway Restaurant and Banquet Center. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Corey Jackson, candidate for San Bernardino County Board of Education,

262 Nurses and Health Care Workers Ready To Serve With Compassion and Confidence

2010-02-24T16:13:00.001-08:00

A culturally diverse group of young women each year learns the importance of math and science in business through an event sponsored by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and local colleges. Among the speakers at this year’s Celebration of Women In Math and Science, taking place Friday, Feb. 26 at San Bernardino Valley College, is Linda Smith,

San Bernardino Goes Green Planting Roots for its Future

2010-02-18T09:38:00.001-08:00

(MORENO VALLEY, Calif.) Business owners and those who are thinking about starting a business have an opportunity to network when the Southern California Black Business Expo comes to Moreno Valley on Saturday, March 20. The Black

Finding The Right Job: Four D College Offers An Answer

2010-01-28T11:35:00.000-08:00

Linda Smith, president of Four-D College (COLTON, Calif.) In California the unemployment rate is expected to surge, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast, a highly respected gauge of what is happening statewide. The Anderson Forecast states while California is at a record of 12.3-percent unemployment rate, (and the Inland Empire hovers at just over 14 percent according to

Deborah Robertson Helps Rialto Get Discount Prescriptions

2010-01-27T09:58:00.000-08:00

Riverside Mayor and National League of Cities Chairman Ron Loveridge and Rialto Council Member Deborah Robertson, with samples of the prescription discount cards available to residents of both their cities and several others in southern California. The cities offer the discounts through a program of the National League of Cities. Photo by Carl

Rehabilitation Begins In February at 19th & Sunrise

2010-01-26T09:37:00.000-08:00

The blue areas on this map show where rehabilitation work begins in February. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) San Bernardino contactor Chris Marshall will begin rehabilitation in February on two 19th Street multi-family units recently acquired by the San Bernardino Economic Development Agency. The units, in what is known as the 19th and Sunrise area, are part of a larger project the San

Helen McNair Presents Black History/Valentine's Day Concert

2010-01-22T11:02:00.000-08:00

Helen McNair will present a Black History/Valentine's Day concert Thursday, Feb. 11 at the Fifth Street Senior Center in San Bernardino. (SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Professional singer, Helen McNair, presents a Black History/Valentine’s Day Concert on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at 10:45 A.M., at the Fifth Street Senior Center, 600 West Fifth Street, San Bernardino. The

New Shelter Offers Hope for Great Future

2010-01-21T16:55:00.000-08:00

A Salvation Army band entertained guests as they arrived for the Grand Opening of the Hospitality House emergency family shelter on Friday, Jan. 15. Photo by Chris Sloan A group of Salvation Army cadets and other visitors discuss plans for the new media center and the adjacent computer lab, which are both spaces primarily for children’s education within the Hospitality House emergency family

Satern Showcases Effective Disaster Communication Tool

2010-01-21T16:14:00.000-08:00