 Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. would like to formally invite you to our Annual Holiday Open House
 TO RSVP: Click HERE or Scan the QR Code Found in the Image
 For information regarding updates on Covid-19 in our county please visit:
https://sbcovid19.com/
Interview with First Hispanic City of Colton - Chief of Police, Dominguez
 To watch the sit down interview between Supervisor Baca, Jr. and Colton Police Department's First Hispanic Chief of Police, Dominguez click HERE!
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Arrowhead Medical Center has partnered with the Southland Farmers Market association to bring the ARMC Farmers Market to Colton every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
 New Ayala Park
17943 Marygold Ave, Bloomington, CA 92316
- New lighting is being scoped and sought after to implement by the end of the year 2022
- Batting cages improvements underway, to be completed end of 2022
Dia De Los Muertos Event
Trout season has ended for 2022
- Catfish season has ended for 2022
Park Advisory Commission Meeting
Contact Heather Placentia for more information
 Supervisor Baca, Jr. Hosts Second College and Career Day Event
 Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. hosted his second College and Career Day event for 300 high school juniors and seniors from San Bernardino City Unified School District and Rialto School District. The event took place at San Bernardino Valley College and was meant to assist our current high school students to explore their opportunities after graduation. Over twenty community partners had both informative and interactive booths for students to engage with. The students were taught how to create a strong resume, a technology presentation by Amazon, and explore various job opportunities with County Fire, Law enforcement, EMT departments and dozens of other workforce departments and post-secondary educational opportunities.
Hispanic Heritage Month
 To see all that were nominated for this years Hispanic Heritage Spotlight please visit our social media pages at:
Instagram: @SupervisorBaca
Facebook: Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.
Twitter: @SupervisorBaca
Indigenous People's Day
 On October 10th, our office was closed in honor of Indigenous People's Day.
 SBCTA UPDATES
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I-10 Cedar Avenue Interchange Improvement Project - Award Construction Contract
The Board, acting as the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority:
A. Award Construction Contract No. 22-1002784 for the Interstate 10 Cedar Avenue
Interchange Improvement (Project) to Security Paving Company, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $74,146,595.
B. Approve an Allowances/Contingency amount of $8,098,400, comprised of a contingency amount of $7,414,660 and supplemental work costs at $683,740 |
Board Of Supervisors Agenda
 Funding towards the City of Colton's Avenue Class I Bike Path and Trail Improvement Project as Elizabeth David Park Improvements has been approved. The approval was in response to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Subrecipient Contracts.
 APPROVED: San Bernardino City Unified School District Muscoy Elementary Learning Environments Project
On October 6th, 2022 San Bernardino County Workforce Development had the pleasure of co-hosting the Plan Pivot Launch Conference with the Inland Empire Black Chamber of Commerce. This successful event brought in over 100 attendees and provided useful business tools, resources, and insights to help our business community succeed.
San Bernardino County is one of 10 counties with an unmatched size of economy! Our dedicated local businesses create, serve, and provide employment to our communities day in and day out. That is why our San Bernardino County Workforce Development Department is here to assist with an array of business needs. Be sure to visit or contact the America Job Center of California at Inland Center Mall:
America Job Center of California
Inland Center Mall, 500 Inland Center Drive, Sp. 508,
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909)382-0440
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You and your loved ones do NOT want to miss out on these spOooktacular festivities!
 Laymon Candy Company
276 Commercial Rd, San Bernardino, CA 92408
This Month's Business Spotlight was with the well-known Laymon Candy Company right here in the City of San Bernardino! This is a family owned and run business has been around for over 95 Years! It all began when Mr. Laymon moved to Colton and started selling peanut brittle and selling it to his neighbors. Ever since, they grew and become a homegrown successful candy factory and company.
As the Holiday's approach, make sure you come out and visit Laymon Candy Company! They have the tastiest chocolates and candies to try!
 Click HERE to watch this month's Business Spotlight! You'll get to see some rare footage of their factory preparing their sweets!
 HAS YOUR RESTAURANT BUSINESS BEEN IMPACTED BY COVID-19?
You may be able to obtain financial help through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund. This grant program provides emergency assistance to restaurants, bars, and other qualifying businesses impacted by COVID-19. To get more details and see if you qualify please visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund#section-header-7
 Festival of Frights - Saturday, October 22 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., $8
Dress up with the 50+ Club for Halloween. Food, dancing, and friends will make this event a frightening good time!
Count Your Blessings - Thursday, November 17 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., $6
Join the 50+ Club as we count our blessings during this holiday season. Join us as we work on a service project that will help bless others.
Grinchmas - Thursday, December 15 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., $6
The holidays are upon us, join the 50+ Club as we kickoff the holidays with a gift swapping activity. Food, fun, friends and more will start your holidays off with a smile and laughter!
New Year, New Goals - Thursday, January 19 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m., $6
The New Year has started, make some new goals for this year with the 50+ Club. Join us as we make journals to keep track of your memories this year.
For more event details, contact the Hutton Center at 909-370-6168 or email seniors@coltonca.gov.
Do you reside in San Bernardino County and need food assistance?
- Code Enforcement: (909) 884-4056
- Graffiti Reporting: (909) 387-0623
- Encampments/Homeless Concerns: (909) 387-0623
- Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch: (909) 387-8313
- Animal Control: (800) 472-5609
- Emergency Rental Assistance: (909) 327-3187
- Vector Control: (800) 442-2283
- Flood and Road Problems (potholes): (909) 387-8063
Find more event updates, County news and information at https://www.sbcounty.gov/bosd5/
Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, Fifth District
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